TJC Proposed Changes to the Emergency Management Chapter
On September 1, 2021, The Joint Commission posted the long-awaited Proposed Changes to the Emergency Management Chapter.
New Antibiotic Stewardship Requirements on the Horizon
On August 4, 2021, The Joint Commission posted new elements of performance related to MM 09.01.01 Antibiotic Stewardship.
CMS 1754-F Hospice Conditions of Participation Changes Finalized- Competency Changes
On July 29, 2021, CMS rule 1754-F was finalized and while it is entitled “The 2022 Hospice Payment Rate Update”, the rule makes final the proposed changes to the Hospice Conditions of Participation.
Covid-19 Resources for Environmental Services
Recently the American Hospital Association, Health Research and Educational Trust and the Center for Disease Control updated their COVID-19 training and education resource for those persons responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of our organizations. While the tool addresses COVID-19, the training is founded in the basic principles of disinfection and contains great infographics that could …
If Talent Management is the Biggest Challenge in Healthcare- What Can You Do?
The July 13, 2021, electronic issue of Becker’s CEO Report shares with us the results of a recent Fortune/Deloitte poll which identified that attracting, hiring, retaining, developing, growing and engaging talent and succession planning is one of their biggest challenges. Modifying work schedules and staffing ratios may provide relief as an interim measure while recruitment …
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Understanding the OSHA COVID 19 Emergency Temporary Standard – “Have You Taken Action Yet?”
On June 25, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Hazard Agency published its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) with an expected compliance date of no later than July 21, 2021.
RESUSCITATION STANDARDS UPDATE
The Joint Commission has shared that proposed Resuscitation Standards will be finalized in July 2021 with an effective date of January 1, 2022. Stay Tuned for more information from C&A in July on the new expectations set by these standards.
CMS QSO – Exercise Exemption/Emergency Operations Plan
On June 21, 2021, CMS issued QSO 20-41 outlining and clarifying the Emergency Operations Plan Exercise Requirements in light of the ongoing Public Health Emergency. To learn more about the testing requirements and exemptions that are in place, click here. Need help interpreting this for your organization? Contact us at [email protected]
OSHA Releases New Safety Rule
On June 10, 2021, OSHA released their newest Covid-19 safety rules for healthcare workers. To learn more click here. For assistance in interpreting or designing processes that will comply, contact C&A
BIG CHANGE for July 1, 2021
The Joint Commission has revised their Medical History and Physical requirements for Office-Based Surgery and Ambulatory Health Care Accredited Organizations effective July 1, 2021. The new standards now indicate a Medical History and Physical Exam is performed as needed. The organization develops written policy on the criteria for which patients a medical H&P must be …