The Joint Commission confirmed yesterday that they will continue to survey organizations to the CDC recommendations regarding masking for Covid-19. CMS and State Agencies are also to continue to survey for compliance. Please reach out to the C&A team with further questions or for assistance with your regulatory compliance needs.
On March 10th, TJC released proposed standards for Ambulatory Care, Critical Access Hospitals, Hospitals and Behavioral Health Care accredited organizations related to Health Care Disparities.
Focus on Behavioral health observations and findings the Courtemanche team of consultants are seeing and hearing about in the field.
Have you given thought to the benefits of a mock survey? Mock surveys can assist with readiness for your next Accreditation or Regulatory Survey; however, a mock survey can benefit your organization in many other ways as well.
CMS Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate helpful guidance was put forth on January 27, 2022, issuing several documents to assist organizations and facilities in understanding the Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate Interim Final Rule.
The latest proposed revisions to USP Chapter 797- Pharmaceutical Compounding Sterile Solutions were released in September 2021 for public comment.
As Accrediting Organizations begin to conduct On-Site Surveys due to the drop in Omicron infections and the reduced acuity associated with most of those infections, CMS released QSO 22-10- All Vaccine Expectations for Surveyors Performing Federal Oversight.
CMS released QSO 22-07-All, and surveyors will begin surveying to these requirements on January 27, 2022.
NIOSH, in agreement with the manufacturer, ALG Healthcare, have agreed to rescind the NIOSH approval for specific respirators manufactured by ALG Healthcare.
On November 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provided final guidance for the long-awaited regulations related to co-located hospitals. What do these regulations require?
