eNews
November 2024 eNewsletter
Articles this month include:
“What to Expect during your TJC Hospital Accreditation Survey in 2025”
“Informed Consent Clarification from CMS “
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October 2024 eNewsletter
Articles this month include:
“Are Your Meetings a Waste of Time?”
“Healthcare Accreditation – Choosing the Right Accrediting Agency “
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On The Radar
Immediate Jeopardy Criteria Changes
On November 21, 2024, CMS published its latest QSO memo outlining the changes that have been made to the Immediate Jeopardy Criteria. Learn more.
CMS New Fact Sheet on Accrediting Organizations
On February 8, 2024 CMS published a new Fact Sheet, focused on their efforts to Strengthen their Oversight of Accrediting Organizations. Learn more.
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.
C&A Blog
Medication Titration Orders – Clarifying the Requirements
MM 06.01.01 Element of Performance #3 includes several expectations for the pre-administration review of medications. Learn more.
Validating Chemical Concentrations
Decades ago there was a chemical company slogan, “Better Living Through Chemistry”. It’s true that chemicals do support safe patient care such as cleaners, disinfectants, testing reagents, etc. However, if […]
The Importance of Correct Temperature for Disinfectant Effectiveness
Do you know that disinfectant has a required temperature range for it to be effective? Ensure your staff are aware of the operating temperature for disinfectants listed in the instructions for use. Learn more.
