Since COVID-19, the shortage of personal protective equipment has become an issue for many organizations throughout the country. Disposable gloves
As of March 15, 2021, The Joint Commission will be reverting back to pre-pandemic survey procedures in light of reduced
On December 21, 2020, The Joint Commission published a new, updated version of their proposed Resuscitation Standards. Redesign of these
Being ready for situations where your patient requires resuscitation is critical. Staff complete training in basic/advanced life support, and some
Ensuring that you store medications, food items, lab specimens, blood, and other items and supplies at appropriate temperatures in cold
The Joint Commission has proposed changes to the Resuscitation Standards for Hospital and Critical Access Hospitals. These changes were most
In November 1999, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) published their landmark report on the medical error crisis in U.S. healthcare
In preparing for your Joint Commission survey, it is always helpful to review the Survey Activity Guides published by the
