IV Contrast Shortage – Alternate Guidelines
Hospitals and Health Care Organizations across the country are experiencing difficulties in securing supplies of IV Contrast.
Joint Commission Survey to CDC Masking requirements in Healthcare Organizations
CDC masking requirements The Joint Commission confirmed yesterday that they will continue to survey organizations to the CDC recommendations regarding masking for Covid-19. CMS and State Agencies are also to continue to survey for compliance. Please reach out to the C&A team with further questions or for assistance with your regulatory compliance needs. Facebook Twitter …
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New TJC Standard- Proposed Health Care Disparities Requirements
On March 10th, TJC released proposed standards for Ambulatory Care, Critical Access Hospitals, Hospitals and Behavioral Health Care accredited organizations related to Health Care Disparities.
Behavioral Health – Observations from the Field
Focus on Behavioral health observations and findings the Courtemanche team of consultants are seeing and hearing about in the field.
How a Mock Survey Can Benefit Your Organization
Have you given thought to the benefits of a mock survey? Mock surveys can assist with readiness for your next Accreditation or Regulatory Survey; however, a mock survey can benefit your organization in many other ways as well.
CMS Covid 19 Vaccine Mandate – Helpful Guidance
CMS Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate helpful guidance was put forth on January 27, 2022, issuing several documents to assist organizations and facilities in understanding the Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate Interim Final Rule.
Proposed Revisions to USP Compounding General Chapter 797
The latest proposed revisions to USP Chapter 797- Pharmaceutical Compounding Sterile Solutions were released in September 2021 for public comment.
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.