Learn best Sterile Processing practices for use of instrument identification tape and the weight of instrument containers. incorporate.
Observations from the Field – Let’s Talk Sterile Processing Read More »
When out in the field, the consulting team is consistently finding the same concerns in the clinical environment. Learn what common issues we are seeing and solutions you can incorporate.
Common Environment of Care Clinical Findings Read More »
Nursing care plans and patient education are necessary for structuring, communicating and coordinating care for patients to facilitate getting them home safely and avoiding re-admissions.
Nursing Care Plans & Patient Education: A Guide for Nurses Read More »
Your TJC accreditation survey is over. Learn what steps to take to resolve identified findings.
Next Steps After Your Joint Commission Survey Read More »
High-Level Disinfection continues to be one of the top 10 TJC findings for 2021. Learn what the consultants at Courtemanche and Associates would are seeing in the field.
Improving High Level Disinfection Process: Observations From The Field Read More »
Are you aware of what an immediate jeopardy citation is and how to avoid one? Understanding what it is, what the risks are in your organization and developing and implementing a plan to prevent the situation from happening in your organization is crucial.
Immediate Jeopardy: Prevention and Risk Strategies Read More »
Healthcare accreditation has many benefits for an organization but choosing the right agency can be challenging.
Healthcare Accreditation: How to Choose The Right Agency Read More »
A list of Ambulatory Care’s most challenging findings for 2021 was recently published by The Joint Commission (TJC).
Ambulatory Care’s Most Challenging Findings Read More »
Therapy animals provide immense benefits to patients and have been proven to reduce depression, anxiety, pain, and fatigue in patients with a variety of health conditions. However, is your Pet Therapy program following safe infection prevention protocol?
What You Need to Know About Pet Therapy Read More »
Introduction Breastfeeding, also called nursing, is the process of feeding human breast milk to a child, either directly from the breast or by expressing the milk from the breast and bottle-feeding it to the infant. The World Health Organization recommends that breastfeeding begin within the first hour of a baby’s life and continue as often
From Breast to Bottle – Let’s Keep That Breast Milk Safe Read More »
How often do we go to the linen closet and say to ourselves, “is this linen safe to put on my patient’s bed?” As a nurse for over 40 years, I do not think that I have ever asked myself that question. I was happy that the linen was there and that I could use
Prepare Your Healthcare Laundry Department For Inspection Read More »
Do you ever wonder what a mock survey consultant does prior to visiting your organization? Have you been curious about the extent of preparation that occurs, how we are able to identify areas for improvement (or regulatory gaps) in a short period of time, and how it all comes together in a final report to enable effective resolution?
Behind the Scenes – Mock Survey Read More »
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