Spotlight
Opportunities & Survey Tips
Controlled Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal
Controlled pharmaceutical waste disposal is imperative to prevent unauthorized personnel from accessing pharmaceuticals, especially controlled substances. Learn best practices for a safe process.
APIC Releases Guidance on Determining Cleaning and Disinfection of Non-Critical Devices
Guidance, from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), was just released to aid organizations in complying with regulatory requirements when the IFU’s are contradictory to evidenced based guidelines, confusing, or so complex that disinfection procedures do not support evidenced based guidelines.
Down the Drain: Improper Waste Disposal in Sinks
Is your organization’s improper use of sinks causing safety concerns? Our consulting teams have observed organizations using hand hygiene sinks for improper practices that pose risks to staff and patients.
Don’t Have an Open Door Policy with Door Wedges
Healthcare organizations using door wedges to hold doors open are putting staff and patients at significant risk and in jeopardy of major survey findings . Learn more.
Impaired Fire and Smoke Dampers? Make Sure You Establish Interim Life Safety Measures During Repairs
Is your organization establishing interim life safety measures during repairs? Learn strategies for implementation.
Dialysis Wall Boxes: All in All It’s Just Another Box in the Wall
Is your team using proper cleaning and disinfection practices in regard to dialysis wall boxes? Learn suggested practices to ensure staff and patient safety.