Denise E. Smith, RN, MS, CLNC, HACP-CMS, Head of Consulting & Senior Consultant
The Joint Commission published in their April issue of EC News; a short article of significance that may go unnoticed.
During the early days of the pandemic, finding a source of hand sanitizer was a challenge, particularly for the community.
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
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