Ambulatory Care’s Most Challenging Findings
A list of Ambulatory Care’s most challenging findings for 2021 was recently published by The Joint Commission (TJC).
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CMS Conditions of Participation FAQs
CMS published several FAQs on the changes made to the Conditions of Participation for Hospitals.
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Rights and Responsibilities (RI) Chapter Update- Just Released
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.
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Survey Readiness Checklist
C&A’s Survey Readiness Checklist to assist your organization in staying up to date with regulatory compliance in 2022.
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Survey Readiness – Top 12 Survey Readiness Tips for 2022
Our team’s Top 12 Survey Readiness Tips for 2022. This list is based upon common, problematic findings from our accreditation and regulatory consulting travels across the country in 2021.
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FDA Issues Warning Against Certain Imported Medical Gloves
In 2021, The Joint Commission refocused their resources and set forth revisions to the Emergency Management Chapter. There are few items we wish to draw your attention to that are now present in the chapter, and a few areas that we believe are missing from the chapter.
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Understanding the Emergency Management After Action Report
In 2021, The Joint Commission refocused their resources and set forth revisions to the Emergency Management Chapter. There are few items we wish to draw your attention to that are now present in the chapter, and a few areas that we believe are missing from the chapter.
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What You Need to Know About Pet Therapy
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?
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Data Rich . . . Information Poor
Throughout our travels across the country, we encounter organizations that struggle with the management of their data. We believe that CMS and the accrediting agency, The Joint Commission, may also be seeing the same thing.
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Updates To TJC Emergency Management Standards
On September 1, 2021, The Joint Commission posted the long-awaited Proposed Changes to the Emergency Management Chapter.
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New & Revised Requirements Addressing Antibiotic Stewardship
On August 4, 2021, The Joint Commission posted new elements of performance related to MM 09.01.01 Antibiotic Stewardship.
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CMS 1754-F Hospice Conditions of Participation Changes Finalized- Competency Changes
On July 29, 2021, CMS rule 1754-F was finalized and while it is entitled “The 2022 Hospice Payment Rate Update”, the rule makes final the proposed changes to the Hospice Conditions of Participation.
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