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Is Glove Disinfection Acceptable and Safe?
Since COVID-19, the shortage of personal protective equipment has become an issue for many organizations throughout the country. ...
Read More What Does Contact Time or Wet Time Really Mean?
During mock surveys I always ask staff what the contact or wet time is for a particular disinfecting ...
Read More Is Your Linen Safe for Patient Use?
How often do we go to the linen closet and say to ourselves, “is this linen safe to ...
Read More The Joint Commission is Returning to Pre-Pandemic Survey Procedures
As of March 15, 2021, The Joint Commission will be reverting back to pre-pandemic survey procedures in light ...
Read More New Requirements on the Horizon: Resuscitative Services
On December 21, 2020, The Joint Commission published a new, updated version of their proposed Resuscitation Standards. Redesign ...
Read More Cleaning and Preparing Ultrasound Transducers Between Patients
A frequently asked question on mock surveys is, "How do I know what type of cleaning and disinfection ...
Read More How to Keep Your Code Carts from Crashing and Burning
Being ready for situations where your patient requires resuscitation is critical. Staff complete training in basic/advanced life support, ...
Read More Are Your Freezer/Refrigerator Logs Giving You Frostbite?
Ensuring that you store medications, food items, lab specimens, blood, and other items and supplies at appropriate temperatures ...
Read More PROPOSED REVISIONS FOR RESUSCITATION STANDARDS
The Joint Commission has proposed changes to the Resuscitation Standards for Hospital and Critical Access Hospitals. These changes ...
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