The Rights and Responsibilities of the Individual (RI) chapter updates were just released by the Joint Commission. These updates go into effect on July 1, 2022.
Rights and Responsibilities (RI) Chapter Update- Just Released Read More »
C&A’s Survey Readiness Checklist to assist your organization in staying up to date with regulatory compliance in 2022.
Survey Readiness Checklist Read More »
Our team’s Top 12 Survey Readiness Tips for 2022. This list is based upon common, problematic findings from our accreditation and regulatory consulting travels across the country in 2021.
Survey Readiness – Top 12 Survey Readiness Tips for 2022 Read More »
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.
FDA Issues Warning Against Certain Imported Medical Gloves Read More »
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.
Emergency Management: A Guide to After Action Reports Read More »
Therapy animals provide immense benefits to patients and have been proven to reduce depression, anxiety, pain, and fatigue in patients with a variety of health conditions. However, is your Pet Therapy program following safe infection prevention protocol?
What You Need to Know About Pet Therapy Read More »
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.
Data Rich . . . Information Poor Read More »
On September 1, 2021, The Joint Commission posted the long-awaited Proposed Changes to the Emergency Management Chapter.
Updates To TJC Emergency Management Standards Read More »
On August 4, 2021, The Joint Commission posted new elements of performance related to MM 09.01.01 Antibiotic Stewardship.
New & Revised Requirements Addressing Antibiotic Stewardship Read More »
On July 29, 2021, CMS rule 1754-F was finalized and while it is entitled “The 2022 Hospice Payment Rate Update”, the rule makes final the proposed changes to the Hospice Conditions of Participation.
CMS 1754-F Hospice Conditions of Participation Changes Finalized- Competency Changes Read More »
Titrating medications is the process of adjusting medication dosage for maximum benefit without adverse side effects. It can be a fine line to walk
Treatment Planning Read More »
Many organizations may be leaving these opportunities for improvement on the table. Did you know that any toothpaste that contains sodium fluoride contains a National Drug Code and is classified as a medication? We recently verified this with The Joint Commission Standards Interpretation Group. Their team advised this would be determined by how they are
Heads Up! Medication or Not? Read More »
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