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CMS Publishes Expectations- Surveyors Conducting Federal Oversight Work
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.
CMS released QSO 22-07-All – Urgent Reminder
CMS released QSO 22-07-All, and surveyors will begin surveying to these requirements on January 27, 2022.
Safety Alert – Double Check your Respirators
NIOSH, in agreement with the manufacturer, ALG Healthcare, have agreed to rescind the NIOSH approval for specific respirators manufactured by ALG Healthcare.
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).
CMS Conditions of Participation FAQs
CMS published several FAQs on the changes made to the Conditions of Participation for Hospitals.
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.