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Nurses Make a Difference 

By Christopher Pratt, MS, BSN, HACP | May 10, 2022 Nurses make a difference everyday as trusted advocates for their patients and safe healthcare practice. May 6-12 is … Read More →

Key CMS Survey Topics for 2022

By Christopher Pratt, MS, BSN, HACP | March 4, 2022 New and revised survey topics from the Center’s for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) took effect in January … Read More →

Safety Alert – Potential Ventilator Malfunction

By Courtemanche & Associates Team | February 16, 2022 A safety alert from Vyalire Medical, posted in the February 15th edition of the ASHE Health Facilities Management … Read More →

TJC Clarifies Life Safety Drawing Requirements

By Joseph Glaski, MBA, FASHE, CFDAI | February 8, 2022 The below important information related to Life Safety Drawings is provided by our colleagues at Brand Services. Effective … Read More →

CMS Covid 19 Vaccine Mandate – Helpful Guidance

By Patricia Cook, BS, R.Ph, HACP | February 3, 2022 CMS Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate helpful guidance was put forth on January 27, 2022, issuing several documents to assist … Read More →

Mock Surveys: Determining Your Regulatory Alignment

By Christopher Pratt, MS, BSN, HACP | February 1, 2022 A mock survey is an excellent way to check your alignment with regulatory requirements and ensure your survey … Read More →

Risks and Prevention Strategies for Immediate Jeopardy

By Denise E. Smith, RN, MS, CLNC, HACP | February 1, 2022 What is Immediate Jeopardy? Immediate Jeopardy defined by CMS , within their Core Guidelines is “a situation in which … Read More →

Proposed Revisions to USP Compounding General Chapter 797

By Patricia Cook, BS, R.Ph, HACP | January 31, 2022 USP Chapter 797- Pharmaceutical Compounding Sterile Solution’s latest proposed revisions were released in September 2021 for public comment.  … Read More →

CMS Publishes Expectations- Surveyors Conducting Federal Oversight Work

By Patricia Cook, BS, R.Ph, HACP | January 28, 2022 As Accrediting Organizations begin to conduct On-Site Surveys due to the drop in Omicron infections and the reduced … Read More →