Tracing Patient Care in Evaluating Quality and Safety of Processes
Using tracer methodology can be instrumental in identifying issues that can adversely affect patient care at large. Learn more.
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Calibration of Medical Equipment
Medical equipment and devices that provide measurement data can be critical in patient care. Is your team aware of the calibration requirements for their equipment and following its guidance. Learn More.
CMS Resumes Validation Surveys with a Twist!
On 9/6/23 CMS released QSO 23-14-NLTC announcing the post-Public Health Emergency resumption of Validation Surveys. Learn more about the changes.
Medication or Milk?
Safe medication management in the OR/Procedure area is crucial to ensuring patient safety. Learn more about the importance of labeling.reporting and/or querying.
Culture of Safety
Culture of Safety is how a healthcare organization supports patient safety. Learn what organizations do to promote a safety culture.
Preventing Maternal Hemorrhage – a Healthcare Disparity & Safety Perspective
In combating the risk of maternal hemorrhage, it is critical to closely examine the presence of health disparities as contributing factors. Learn why!
National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)
During Medical Staff audits, it is not unusual to have National Practitioner Data Bank queries missing in the medical staff files. Learn more about reporting and/or querying.
Courtemanche & Associates Introduces Accreditation Regulatory Companion
C&A clients will soon be able to easily access over 100 healthcare accreditation and compliance tools and resources. Learn More.
Staff Identification Badges: Is Your Organization Secure?
How effectively and consistently is your organization using staff badges? Learn how staff badges serve key roles in healthcare organizations.
CMS State Operations Manual Revision
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provided an update to the interpretive guidance on §482.13 (c)(2): Access the memo here.