Spotlight
Opportunities & Survey Tips
Dialysis Wall Boxes: All in All It’s Just Another Box in the Wall
Is your team using proper cleaning and disinfection practices in regard to dialysis wall boxes? Learn suggested practices to ensure staff and patient safety.
Flammable Storage Cabinet Safety Risks
Flammable storage cabinets are often observed during surveys. is your facility following protocol to reduce safety risks? Learn more.
Beyond Use Dates and Safe Supply Storage
Beyond use dates for medical supplies can vary depending on different circumstances. Learn tips for safe storage and effective use.
Safety Alert: Manufacturers’ Preset Codes
Many organizations utilize free-standing locked carts for medication storage. Leaving these carts manufacturer’s set code unchanged poses significant risks, including drug diversion, theft, tampering, and potential citations for medication safety violations.
Rounding on Contracted Services
Is your organization rounding on their contracted services to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements. During mock surveys our teams have observed instances where organizations have failed to implement processes to monitor performance for safety concerns.
Validate Those Verbal/Phone Orders!
Is your staff validating within time frames set by the organization? Learn