Risk Creep: The Silent Erosion of Patient Safety
Risk Creep speaks to the importance of recognizing and addressing risks before they contribute to patient harm. Learn More.
Author: Christopher Pratt, MS, BSN, HACP-CMS, Senior Consultant & Accredited Provider Program Director
Thou Shall Not Pass! Preventing Unscreened Access to MRI Zone III
Unscreened access to MRI Zones III and IV can expose patients, staff, and visitors to potentially fatal projectile hazards. Learn why every individual must be properly screened, especially when MRI and CT suites share adjacent spaces.
Validating Chemical Testing Strips for Effectiveness
Chemical testing strips help verify that cleaning and disinfection solutions are effective but only when the correct strips are used, within expiration, and properly validated. Learn common testing-strip errors and practical steps organizations can take to confirm accuracy, maintain documentation, and support safe, compliant practices.
Building and Sustaining an Effective Regulatory Readiness Program
From power outages and flooding to HVAC failures and communication challenges, summer emergencies can quickly test a hospital’s resilience. Learn tips to help leaders assess readiness, strengthen response capabilities, and recover with confidence.
CMS Final Rule Creates New Restrictions for Accrediting Organizations –Independent Support Remains Essential
On June 12, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Final Rule with comment period, “Medicare Program; Strengthening Oversight of Accrediting Organizations (AOs) and Preventing AO Conflicts of Interest, and Related Provisions” (CMS-3367-FC). This rule introduces significant new requirements for Accrediting Organizations (AOs), including The Joint Commission, DNV, CIHQ, ACHC, and […]
A Review of Hospital Regulatory Requirements for Dietary Services
Hospital dietary services are a critical component of patient safety and regulatory compliance. Learn best practices for a comprehensive program
Adaptive Workforce Response Modeling When Utilizing Ancillary Staff for Patient Care Support
Ancillary staff are often used during healthcare staffing shortages. Learn key considerations to ensure staff readiness and maintain patient safety.
Controlled Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal
Controlled pharmaceutical waste disposal is imperative to prevent unauthorized personnel from accessing pharmaceuticals, especially controlled substances. Learn best practices for a safe process.
APIC Releases Guidance on Determining Cleaning and Disinfection of Non-Critical Devices
Guidance, from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), was just released to aid organizations in complying with regulatory requirements when the IFU’s are contradictory to evidenced based guidelines, confusing, or so complex that disinfection procedures do not support evidenced based guidelines.
Down the Drain: Improper Waste Disposal in Sinks
Is your organization’s improper use of sinks causing safety concerns? Our consulting teams have observed organizations using hand hygiene sinks for improper practices that pose risks to staff and patients.
Don’t Have an Open Door Policy with Door Wedges
Healthcare organizations using door wedges to hold doors open are putting staff and patients at significant risk and in jeopardy of major survey findings . Learn more.
CMS Releases Memorandum on Hospital Nutrition Service Obligations in Light of Updated Federal Nutrition Guidelines
CMS Releases Memorandum on Hospital Nutrition Service Obligations in Light of Updated Federal Nutrition Guidelines. Learn more.