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.
Author: Christopher Pratt, MS, BSN, HACP-CMS, Senior Consultant & Accredited Provider Program Director
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.
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.
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.
New & Revised Antibiotic Stewardship Requirements Announced by TJC
For a list of these revisions as well as additional editorial revisions read more.
Monitoring of Intravenous Fluid Warming Cabinets
The Joint Commission has recently clarified its position on monitoring of intravenous fluid storage temperatures. Learn more.
EMTALA Clarification
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).
Best Practices for Medication Management in Healthcare Settings
Life-saving medications can pose risks when mishandled. Here are proven medication management practices every healthcare organization should follow.
Medical Device Calibration Requirements and Best Practices
Calibrating medical devices is critical to patient care and compliance. Read about common calibration issues and how to calibrate equipment effectively.
Infection Prevention Starts With the Environment – Observations from the Field
One of the most common observations our team is making during our survey activity is the challenge that organizations are experiencing with infection prevention, specifically with general cleaning and disinfection.
Nurses Make a Difference
Nurses make a difference in our lives. How can we make a difference in theirs?
Hospital Fire Drill Requirements for Surgical Areas
The Joint Commission released a new hospital program fire drill requirement in surgical areas which detail specific drill elements. Requirements