CMS Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate helpful guidance was put forth on January 27, 2022, issuing several documents to assist organizations and facilities in understanding the Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate Interim Final Rule.
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Have you considered the benefits a mock survey can provide to help your team identify risk areas and opportunities for improvement? A mock survey is an excellent way to check your alignment with regulatory requirements and ensure your survey readiness.
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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.
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The latest proposed revisions to USP Chapter 797- Pharmaceutical Compounding Sterile Solutions were released in September 2021 for public comment.
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As Accrediting Organizations begin to conduct On-Site Surveys due to the drop in Omicron infections and the reduced acuity associated with most of those infections, CMS released QSO 22-10- All Vaccine Expectations for Surveyors Performing Federal Oversight.
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CMS released QSO 22-07-All, and surveyors will begin surveying to these requirements on January 27, 2022.
CMS released QSO 22-07-All – Urgent Reminder Read More »
NIOSH, in agreement with the manufacturer, ALG Healthcare, have agreed to rescind the NIOSH approval for specific respirators manufactured by ALG Healthcare.
Safety Alert – Double Check your Respirators 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 »
On November 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provided final guidance for the long-awaited regulations related to co-located hospitals. What do these regulations require?
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A list of Ambulatory Care’s most challenging findings for 2021 was recently published by The Joint Commission (TJC).
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CMS published several FAQs on the changes made to the Conditions of Participation for Hospitals.
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The Rights and Responsibilities of the Individual (RI) chapter updates were just released by the Joint Commission. These updates go into effect on July 1, 2022.
Rights and Responsibilities (RI) Chapter Update- Just Released Read More »
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