CMS New Fact Sheet on Accrediting Organizations
On February 8, 2024 CMS published a new Fact Sheet, focused on their efforts to Strengthen their Oversight ...
Read More New TJC Standards: Behavioral Health, Emergency & Infection Control
The Joint Commission has just released new and revised standards for Behavioral Health (workplace violence), Emergency Management, and ...
Read More Chloroprep – Dry Times
Chloroprep is commonly used every day in Operating Rooms around the country. Please note that the manufacturer's instructions ...
Read More Follow Updated Guidelines for Safe Olympus Bronchoscope Use
Organizations who perform bronchoscopy using Olympus brand bronchofiberscopes and bronchovideoscopes are advised to review this product's corrective action. ...
Read More 2024 Edition of NFPA 99 Tightens Control of Surgical Smoke Risks
The 2024 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99, Health Care Facilities Code, is introducing new ...
Read More Did Your Workplace Violence Assessment Identify All Risks?
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Workplace Violence Program requirements, organizations are reminded to ensure they ...
Read More TJC Revises Definition of Suicide for Sentinel Event Policy
The Joint Commission has released notice that (effective January 1, 2024) the current definition of suicide will be ...
Read More Providers Face Higher CMS Enrollment Costs in 2024
CMS recently shared within their MLN Connects communication that effective January 1, 2024 the application fee will rise ...
Read More CMS Revises Form 855A
CMS announced on November 22, 2023 that an updated version of Form 855-A is now available. The updated ...
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