The Joint Commission Announcing Sweeping Changes to Accreditation
The Joint Commission announced major changes to their accreditation program on 6.30.2025. Learn more regarding this information.
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New TJC Standards: Behavioral Health, Emergency & Infection Control
New Joint Commission Standards Coming for Behavioral Health, Emergency Management, and Infection Control. Access the information here.
Chloroprep – Dry Times
Chloroprep is commonly used every day in Operating Rooms. Learn the manufacturer’s instructions for use (MIFU) regarding dry times for this solution.
Follow Updated Guidelines for Safe Olympus Bronchoscope Use
Urgent product corrective action notice for Olympus Bronchoscopes. Learn important information on how these products should be used to avoid burn or fire risks.
2024 Edition of NFPA 99 Tightens Control of Surgical Smoke Risks
The 2024 Edition of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, is introducing new changes to address the management of surgical smoke. Learn more.
Did Your Workplace Violence Assessment Identify All Risks?
How do Healthcare organizations evaluate their workplace violence program per requirements. Learn 5 key categories to use when evaluating.
TJC Revises Definition of Suicide for Sentinel Event Policy
The Joint Commission revises definition of suicide for sentinel event policy effective 1/1/24. Learn more details.
Providers Face Higher CMS Enrollment Costs in 2024
Effective January 1, 2024 CMS shared that the application fee for institutional providers. Learn more.
CMS Revises Form 855A
CMS announced on November 22, 2023 that an updated version of From 855-A is now available. Learn more and access the form.
CMS Resumes Validation Surveys with a Twist!
On 9/6/23 CMS released QSO 23-14-NLTC announcing the post-Public Health Emergency resumption of Validation Surveys. Learn more about the changes.
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.
Patient Rights Standard for Critical Access Hospitals – 2023 Revision
The Joint Commission has recently released the latest revision to Patient Rights Standard for Critical Access Hospitals. Learn more.