On December 21, 2020, The Joint Commission published a new, updated version of their proposed Resuscitation Standards. Redesign of these
A frequently asked question on mock surveys is, “How do I know what type of cleaning and disinfection process is
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
January 2021 marks eighteen months since changes were initiated with more focus on NPSG 15.01.01, Reducing the risk of suicide.
Recently there has been a lot of news about cybercrime related to hospital IT systems. The American Hospital Association published
