FPPE – OPPE: Lessons Learned
Healthcare organizations struggle with consistently implementing processes related to FPPE & OPPE. Learn strategies for a successful program.
CMS S&C’s Quality, Certification, and Oversight Reports (QCOR) – Are you on the list?
CMS posts onsite survey reports by Accrediting Organizations and State Survey Agencies of substantial noncompliance. Are you on the list?
Expiration of Public Health Emergency
Recently, CMS issued, “Guidelines for the Expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency”. Learn timelines for regulatory requirements issued during the PHE.
Count Sheets – Where Do They Belong?
The count sheet lists the instruments’ names in a surgical instrument tray and the number of each instrument contained in that tray. Learn more here!
Cybersecurity Risks in the Health Care Industry
As the healthcare industry becomes more technologically connected, the risk of cybersecurity breaches also increases. Learn eight healthcare cybersecurity risks to discuss with your team.
Observations from the Field – Let’s Talk Sterile Processing
Learn best Sterile Processing practices for use of instrument identification tape and the weight of instrument containers. incorporate.
Common Environment of Care Clinical Findings
When out in the field, the consulting team is consistently finding the same concerns in the clinical environment. Learn what common issues we are seeing and solutions you can incorporate.
Nurse’s Guide to Care Plans and Patient Education
Nursing care plans and patient education are necessary for structuring, communicating and coordinating care for patients to facilitate getting them home safely and avoiding re-admissions.
After Your TJC Survey
Your TJC accreditation survey is over. Learn what steps to take to resolve identified findings.
High Level Disinfection – Observations from the Field
High-Level Disinfection continues to be one of the top 10 TJC findings for 2021. Learn what the consultants at Courtemanche and Associates would are seeing in the field.