Healthcare & Regulatory News

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Healthcare staff having a meeting.

October 2024 eNewsletter

Articles this month include:

“Are Your Meetings a Waste of Time?”

“Healthcare Accreditation – Choosing the Right Accrediting Agency “

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Doctor reviewing patient medical records.

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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On the radar alert for healthcare regulatory topic

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.

hand holding half light bulb and half brain.

C&A Blog

Consents- Let’s Complete Them Correctly 

October 7, 2024

Learn the definition of informed consent, why it is important, and what information should be included to ensure they are completed correctly.

Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?

September 20, 2024

Discover the importance of accurate internal clocks in medical equipment and the potential risks of incorrect time stamps. Ensure your equipment is up to date.

Mold on Eyewash Stations

September 10, 2024

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

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