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
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has outlined expectations of healthcare organizations in addressing the issues of workplace violence
A safety briefing for Joint Commission surveyors is to be required at the Opening Conference as of January 1, 2023. Learn more.
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.
8 examples of emergency department observations from the field that may help you identify opportunities to improve on your emergency services.
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.
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.
For a list of these revisions as well as additional editorial revisions read more.
The Joint Commission has recently clarified its position on monitoring of intravenous fluid storage temperatures. Learn more.
Clarification was just released by the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) regarding emergency care covered under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA).
Life-saving medications can pose risks when mishandled. Here are proven medication management practices every healthcare organization should follow.