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During Medical Staff audits, it is not unusual to have National Practitioner Data Bank queries missing in the ...

How effectively and consistently is your organization using staff badges? Staff badges are used for a variety of ...

The use of specialized carts in healthcare provides readily accessible supplies and equipment for addressing specific patient conditions ...

Protecting patient health information from unauthorized access can be a challenge with the wide variety of forms that ...

It's time to look at OPPE again.  While performing mock surveys, we frequently see issues with OPPE documentation.  ...

Is your organization fully equipped to address healthcare disparity standards?   Health disparities are a top focus with ...

While surveying organizations, I have noticed that many Operating Rooms and Ambulatory Surgery Centers' Infection Control Plans state ...

Evaluating suicidal risk is a critical aspect of care in healthcare organizations. The use of a validated screening ...

The use of a patient's own medical equipment and devices in the inpatient setting may be necessary when ...

Ensuring you have a safe work environment is paramount; this includes during an actual regulatory survey.  In January ...

As organizations continue to expand their footprints to address patient and community needs, we are often asked about ...

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is used to effectively treat sleep apnea, a serious disorder linked to ...