New Requirements on the Horizon: Resuscitative Services
On December 21, 2020, The Joint Commission published a new, updated version of their proposed Resuscitation Standards. Redesign of these standards began in early 2020 with the first opportunity to submit comments being concluded mid-year. While some of the revisions appear to be simple word-smithing opportunities, there are several changes, if adopted as written, that […]
Cleaning and Preparing Ultrasound Transducers Between Patients
A frequently asked question on mock surveys is, “How do I know what type of cleaning and disinfection process is needed for my ultrasound transducers (probes)?”The use of diagnostic ultrasound imaging continues to expand beyond the conventional settings of radiology,cardiology, and obstetrics. Today, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is widely utilized at the bedside throughout hospitals, as […]