Healthcare Organizations use a variety of chemicals in everyday operations. One of the most prevalent is the use of cleaning chemicals that support keeping the environment and equipment disinfected and ready for patient use. However, these chemicals can pose a significant risk if accessed by unauthorized personnel. Unfortunately, our consultant teams are finding opportunities with […]
Environmental Services (EVS) staff provide critical cleaning and disinfection support in all areas of a healthcare organization. This includes areas where special consideration must be given to requirements of the setting that can directly affect how the EVS staff member operates in that environment as well as special cleaning processes and procedures. This can include […]
The timely administration of medications is essential for optimal therapeutic benefit to the patient, especially those medications that can be considered time critical. These “time critical” medications are a class of medications (Anti-infectives, Anticoagulants, Insulin for example) that must be administered within a defined time window to ensure the intended therapeutic effect. This window is […]
The American Heart Association announced this past April that their new guidelines for resuscitation will be released this October. (See https://www.ertss.com/aha-2025-guidelines-release/). This will include new algorithms and training content. If algorithms are kept on crash carts, organizations should develop plans to switch out to the new version as they transition to the new guidance. This […]
We’ve all seen videos of people so consumed with looking at their cell phones that they walk into walls, into objects or even into potentially dangerous situations (like traffic). Every now and then, it’s important to stop and look up and by “up” we mean all the way up at your ceiling. Our teams have […]
Endoscopic procedures continue to remain a top patient safety focus in healthcare organizations. In 2024, it was estimated that the US performed around 80 million procedures, with an expected increase in volume (Grand View Research, 2024). Given the volume of procedures, the need for quick turnaround for procedure rooms, and staff turnover, patient safety presents […]
Is your organization effectively monitoring pain management practices? Learn what to include for a comprehensive review to implement improvements.
Discharge planning helps with patient satisfaction and can assist with minimizing the number of re-admissions. when the plan is the most appropriate for the patient. Learn strategies for a comprehensive process.
Correct air pressure relationships must be identified in critical and non-critical rooms. Learn tips to validate that air pressures are aligned with regulatory requirements?
Are your Dosimetry badge storage practices and policies safe? Avoid Radiation Risks: Safe Badge Storage Tips Here!
Ensure staff are trained to be observant for environmental risks associated with hospital ceilings and how to report discrepencies.. Learn more.
The Joint Commission announced major changes to their accreditation program on 6.30.2025. Learn more regarding this information.
