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?
CMS published several FAQs on the changes made to the Conditions of Participation for Hospitals.
In 2021, The Joint Commission refocused their resources and set forth revisions to the Emergency Management Chapter. There are few items we wish to draw your attention to that are now present in the chapter, and a few areas that we believe are missing from the chapter.
In 2021, The Joint Commission refocused their resources and set forth revisions to the Emergency Management Chapter. There are few items we wish to draw your attention to that are now present in the chapter, and a few areas that we believe are missing from the chapter.
Throughout our travels across the country, we encounter organizations that struggle with the management of their data. We believe that CMS and the accrediting agency, The Joint Commission, may also be seeing the same thing.
On September 1, 2021, The Joint Commission posted the long-awaited Proposed Changes to the Emergency Management Chapter.
