Be Survey Ready. Understand how the CMS COPs should be met and learn the process that surveyors use to evaluate them
Wondering What the Surveyor is Looking For? I know a Secret! Read More »
Establishing effective and efficient data management processes to measure, analyze, initiate, and evaluate is key to mitigating and sustaining health equity initiatives. Learn more.
Using Data to Drive Your Healthcare Disparity Initiatives Read More »
As virtual nursing continues to expand organizations must address patient safety concerns and regulatory requirements. Learn consideration for implementing a successful model.
Virtual Nursing Regulatory Compliance Considerations Read More »
MM 06.01.01 Element of Performance #3 includes several expectations for the pre-administration review of medications. Learn more.
Medication Titration Orders – Clarifying the Requirements Read More »
Decades ago there was a chemical company slogan, “Better Living Through Chemistry”. It’s true that chemicals do support safe patient care such as cleaners, disinfectants, testing reagents, etc. However, if chemicals are not of the right concentration or strength, they tend to not be effective in supporting the concept of better living or patient safety
Validating Chemical Concentrations Read More »
It’s essential that nurses follow orders for pain medication administration and consult providers if the medication used does not address a patient’s pain needs.
Aligning Patient Pain Needs with Effective Medication Intervention Read More »
Get an overview of critical transplant safety management including tissue storage, documentation, certification and steps to identify potential gaps. Read more!
Transplant Safety Management Read More »
The Joint Commission revises definition of suicide for sentinel event policy effective 1/1/24. Learn more details.
TJC Revises Definition of Suicide for Sentinel Event Policy Read More »
Avoid fire hazards when decorating healthcare facilities for the holidays. Follow NFPA guidelines on proper placement, flame retardancy and volume of decor.
Deck the Halls in Fire Safety Read More »
Do you know what your data shows? Learn more about the key elements of an effective Falls Prevention Program.
Enhancing Patient Safety: The Persistent Challenge of Patient Falls Read More »
Learn why healthcare facilities must ensure staff can readily access Safety Data Sheets to reference handling precautions, exposure procedures and more.
Make Sure Your Staff Can Access Safety Data Sheets Read More »
Medical equipment and devices that provide measurement data can be critical in patient care. Is your team aware of the calibration requirements for their equipment and following its guidance. Learn More.
Medical Equipment Calibration Read More »
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