ISMP Isoflurane Alert
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has outlined expectations of healthcare organizations in addressing the issues of workplace violence
Environment of Care, Life Safety Findings – Observations from the Field
Learn about Environment of Care and Life Safety Findings commonly found during survey which often lead to condition level findings.
USP 797 Finalized?
Revisions to both USP Chapter 795 and USP Chapter 797 will be released on November 1, 2022. Learn more about the release of these documents.
How to Break the Chain of Infection
There are a number of things you can do to break the chain of infections including proper hand hygiene and simple covering of our coughs. Learn more!
Regulation Changes proposed to CLIA – TIME SENSITIVE
CMS has proposed changes to the CLIA regulations. The proposed changes were published in the Federal Register dated July 26, 2022.
TJC Proposed Home Health Accreditation Emergency Management Chapter Revisions
The Joint Commission proposed new Emergency Management Chapter for Home Health Accreditation Program
CMS Update for Proposed Rule Changes – Critical Access Hospitals
On July 6, 2022 CMS published its proposed changes to the current Conditions of Participation for Critical Access Hospitals. In addition, they are proposing Conditions of Participation that would be applicable to Rural Emergency Hospitals.
CMS QSO-17-22-ALL Released
The FDA issued an AED recall on Phlips Adult Smart Pad Cartridges. Learn important information on actions organizations should take.
National Timeout Day – A Pause for Patient Safety
National Timeout Day is June 8, 2022. Will you make time to focus your team on this vital patient safety initiative?
AED Recall – Were you aware?
The FDA issued an AED recall on Phlips Adult Smart Pad Cartridges. Learn important information on actions organizations should take.