Medication or Milk?
Safe medication management in the OR/Procedure area is crucial to ensuring patient safety. Learn more about the importance of labeling.reporting and/or querying.
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Building a Culture of Safety in Healthcare
Culture of Safety is how a healthcare organization supports patient safety. Learn what organizations do to promote a safety culture.
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Preventing Maternal Hemorrhage – a Healthcare Disparity & Safety Perspective
In combating the risk of maternal hemorrhage, it is critical to closely examine the presence of health disparities as contributing factors. Learn why!
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Understanding the National Practitioner Data Bank
During Medical Staff audits, it is not unusual to have National Practitioner Data Bank queries missing in the medical staff files. Learn more about reporting and/or querying.
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OPPE Evaluation – Key Factors for Improvement
OPPE) is intended as a means of evaluating professional performance but often is not documented properly. Learn key factors for improvement.
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Update on National Practitioner Data Bank Requirement
There has been an update to National Practitioner Data Bank Requirement – MS.06.01.05 EP 7. Learn more about the revisions.
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AORN Surgical Attire Guidelines
Many Ambulatory and Operating Room Infection Control Plans state they follow AORN Guidelines in their surgical areas. Observations contradict this statement. Learn More.
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The Importance of FPPE and OPPE Data
Healthcare organizations struggle with consistently implementing processes related to FPPE & OPPE. Learn strategies for a successful program.
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CMS Quality, Certification, and Oversight (QCOR) Survey Reports
CMS posts onsite survey reports by Accrediting Organizations and State Survey Agencies of substantial noncompliance. Are you on the list?
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Expiration of Public Health Emergency
Recently, CMS issued, “Guidelines for the Expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency”. Learn timelines for regulatory requirements issued during the PHE.
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Surgical Count Sheets – Where Do They Belong?
The count sheet lists the instruments’ names in a surgical instrument tray and the number of each instrument contained in that tray. Learn more here!
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Cybersecurity Risks in the Health Care Industry
As the healthcare industry becomes more technologically connected, the risk of cybersecurity breaches also increases. Learn eight healthcare cybersecurity risks to discuss with your team.
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