With staffing shortages becoming a frequent challenge for healthcare organizations, it is necessary to use innovative means to address the need to maintain safe patient care.
Utilizing Ancillary Staff for Healthcare: 6 Things to Consider Read More »
8 examples of emergency department observations from the field that may help you identify opportunities to improve on your emergency services.
Emergency Department Observations from the Field Read More »
We are hearing from the field that regulatory surveyors are heavily focused on sterile instrument safety, specifically on instrument identification methods and the proper use of identification tape when used.
Sterile Instrument Safety is a Main Focus of Regulatory Surveys Read More »
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) just released a resource tool kit to guide healthcare organizations as select Medicare waivers and flexibilities are ending as the tempo of the current Public Health Emergency has reduced the need.
CMS Releases Resource Tool Kit for Roadmap Out of the Current Public Health Emergency Read More »
For a list of these revisions as well as additional editorial revisions read more.
New & Revised Antibiotic Stewardship Requirements Announced by TJC Read More »
The Joint Commission has recently clarified its position on monitoring of intravenous fluid storage temperatures. Learn more.
Monitoring of Intravenous Fluid Warming Cabinets Read More »
Clarification was just released by the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) regarding emergency care covered under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA).
EMTALA Clarification Read More »
Life-saving medications can pose risks when mishandled. Here are proven medication management practices every healthcare organization should follow.
13 Effective Medication Management Practices Read More »
Calibrating medical devices is critical to patient care and compliance. Read about common calibration issues and how to calibrate equipment effectively.
Medical Equipment Calibration – Requirements and Common Issues Read More »
One of the most common observations our team is making during our survey activity is the challenge that organizations are experiencing with infection prevention, specifically with general cleaning and disinfection.
Infection Prevention Starts With the Environment – Observations from the Field Read More »
Nurses make a difference in our lives. How can we make a difference in theirs?
Nurses Make a Difference Read More »
The Joint Commission released a new hospital program fire drill requirement in surgical areas which detail specific drill elements. Requirements
Hospital Fire Drill Requirements for Surgical Areas Read More »
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