Functional-Organizational Integration- Key Factors in Accreditation Decisions.
As organizations continue to expand should new care locations or services be included in their accreditation program? Learn more about the criteria to consider.
Top 2022 TJC Deficiencies and Potential Solutions in the Hospital Environment
Last month, The Joint Commission published the Top TJC Deficiencies for 2022. Learn strategies for conquering these issues.
Readily Retrievable Documents
One of the easiest deficiencies a regulatory or accrediting organization can render against an organization is a finding that the organization was not able to provide expected documents.
CMS Setting the Bar Higher for Hospital Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Programs
CMS released QSO-23-09-Hospital in early March to provide greater emphasize of organization’s efforts to deliver safe, quality patient care.
The Joint Commission Proposed Environmental Sustainment Requirements
The Joint Commission published their initial Environmental Sustainment standard. Learn more how to send a comment.
Heads Up ! TJC provides Equity Standards Evaluation Tool
The Joint Commission released an updated 2023 Survey Activity Guide for Hospitals. Learn about the included Standards Evaluation Tool.
Double Check your Glucometer Cleaning Processes
Following Instructions for Use when cleaning glucometers helps eliminate risks & keep organizations out of the Red Zones of SAFER Matrix used by the Joint Commission
Covid-19 Data Reporting Update: Frequency Change?
Covid-19 data reporting system will continue to be required by the CMS Conditions of Participation. Learn more.
Exiting the Public Health Emergency- What you need to know
Many federal declarations for the Covid-19 public health emergency will expire on May 11, 2023. To understand the impact these changes will have on your organization
ISMP Isoflurane Alert
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has outlined expectations of healthcare organizations in addressing the issues of workplace violence