eNews
December 2023 eNewsletter
Articles this month include:
“Top 12 Items for your 2024 “To Do” List”
“Introducing the Ultimate Accreditation and Compliance Tool:
Accreditation Readiness Companion (ARC)”
November 2023 eNewsletter
Articles this month include:
“Regulatory and Accreditation Update: Where we have been – Where we are going”
“The Persistent Issue of Patient Falls”
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October 2023 eNewsletter
Articles this month include:
“Ligature Risk and Assessments as a Hospital Priority “
“Assessing your Dental Services for Compliance-Part 1”
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On The Radar
The Joint Commission Revises Definition of Suicide for Sentinel Event Policy
The Joint Commission revises definition of suicide for sentinel event policy effective 1/1/24. Learn more details.
CMS PROVIDER ENROLLMENT FEE INCREASE 2024
Effective January 1, 2024 CMS shared that the application fee for institutional providers. Learn more.
CMS Revises Form 855A
CMS announced on November 22, 2023 that an updated version of From 855-A is now available. Learn more and access the form.
C&A Blog
Is that Equipment Clean and Ready for the Next Patient?
How do healthcare staff know that equipment is clean and ready for patient use? Learn considerations to prevent infection control issues and implement patient safety.
Deck the Halls in Fire Safety
Avoid fire hazards when decorating healthcare facilities for the holidays. Follow NFPA guidelines on proper placement, flame retardancy and volume of decor.
Documenting Compliance with the Use of Interpreter Services
Learn best practices for documenting the use of interpreters to meet compliance standards, ensure quality, and trace services for patient communication needs.