CMS Setting the Bar Higher for Hospital Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Programs
CMS released QSO-23-09-Hospital in early March to provide greater emphasize of organization’s efforts to deliver safe, quality patient care.
How the Environment of Care Impacts Positive Patient Outcomes
The environment of care can present a clear risk to positive patient outcomes if not considered an influencer on patient safety. Learn more!
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Telemedicine Regulatory Considerations Post-Pandemic
Learn about regulatory considerations for healthcare providers offering telehealth and telemedicine services.
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Top 10 Technology Hazards for 2023 Released by the Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI)
The Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) has just released their top 10 Technology Hazards for 2023 list. This identifies the most pressing technology-based vulnerabilities that could exist in your organization and impact your patients.
Leadership Accountability for Survey Readiness
More than ever before, Accrediting Agencies are holding Healthcare Leaders accountable when the facility fails to meet established accreditation and/or regulatory requirements. Learn important guidance Leaders can follow to ensure the safety of patients, employees, and visitors.
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How to Tackle Workplace Violence in Healthcare Settings
Workplace violence incidents in healthcare are increasing. Learn more about new standards and expectations.
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CMS Releases Expectations in Hospital Violence Prevention
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has outlined expectations of healthcare organizations in addressing the issues of workplace violence
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Safety Briefing for TJC Surveyors to be Required in 2023
A safety briefing for Joint Commission surveyors is to be required at the Opening Conference as of January 1, 2023. Learn more.
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Utilizing Ancillary Staff for Healthcare: 6 Things to Consider
With staffing shortages becoming a frequent challenge for healthcare organizations, it is necessary to use innovative means to address the need to maintain safe patient care.
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Emergency Department Observations from the Field
8 examples of emergency department observations from the field that may help you identify opportunities to improve on your emergency services.
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Sterile Instrument Safety is a Main Focus of Regulatory Surveys
We are hearing from the field that regulatory surveyors are heavily focused on sterile instrument safety, specifically on instrument identification methods and the proper use of identification tape when used.
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CMS Releases Resource Tool Kit for Roadmap Out of the Current Public Health Emergency
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) just released a resource tool kit to guide healthcare organizations as select Medicare waivers and flexibilities are ending as the tempo of the current Public Health Emergency has reduced the need.
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