Healthcare & Regulatory News

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September 2024 eNewsletter

Articles this month include:

“Are Your Medical Records Meeting Standards?”

“Temperature and Humidity Variations in the Perioperative Environment”

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Pain Medication Practices

August 2024 eNewsletter

Articles this month include:

“Surgical Smoke – Is Your Operating Room Safe For Your Staff and Patients?”

“When Trouble Strikes Is Your Team Ready?”

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Surgical Smoke

July 2024 eNewsletter

Articles this month include:

“Surgical Smoke – Is Your Operating Room Safe For Your Staff and Patients?”

“Are You Assessing Your Organization for Healthcare Equity Practice?”

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On The Radar

CMS New Fact Sheet on Accrediting Organizations

By Patricia Cook, BS, R.Ph, HACP-CMS, Head of Consulting | February 13, 2024

On February 8, 2024 CMS published a new Fact Sheet, focused on their efforts to Strengthen their Oversight of Accrediting Organizations. Learn more.

New TJC Standards: Behavioral Health, Emergency & Infection Control

By Christopher Pratt, MS, BSN, HACP-CMS, Senior Consultant & Accredited Provider Program Director | January 11, 2024

New Joint Commission Standards Coming for Behavioral Health, Emergency Management, and Infection Control. Access the information here.

Chloroprep – Dry Times

By Denise Smith, RN, MS, CLNC, HACP-CMS, Senior Consultant | January 4, 2024

Chloroprep is commonly used every day in Operating Rooms. Learn the manufacturer’s instructions for use (MIFU) regarding dry times for this solution.

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C&A Blog

Infection Control Rounding

August 26, 2024

Understand the importance of rounding in reinforcing infection control measures, improving staff practices, and ensuring a safer healthcare environment.

Solution Dilution – Are your Detergent Soaks Watered Down?

August 16, 2024

The proper amount of chemical present in cleaning solutions is critical to remove soil from the contaminated surfaces. Learn recommendations to follow.

How Are You Maintaining Your Competencies?

August 7, 2024

Are your organization’s competencies addressing critical safety issues? Learn more to ensure staff are trained and competent to perform their duties.

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