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AISLE WIDTH – Use your Tape Measure
The Joint Commission published in their April issue of EC News; a short article of significance that may ...
Read More Is your Hand Sanitizer Safe?
During the early days of the pandemic, finding a source of hand sanitizer was a challenge, particularly for ...
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 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 PROPOSED REVISIONS FOR RESUSCITATION STANDARDS
The Joint Commission has proposed changes to the Resuscitation Standards for Hospital and Critical Access Hospitals. These changes ...
Read More Time Sensitive New Survey Guidance from CMS- Survey Suspensions
On January 20, 2021 CMS issued QSO 20-13 announcing new limitations to the conduct of allegation, accreditation and ...
Read More Get Ready for Your Next Survey
In preparing for your Joint Commission survey, it is always helpful to review the Survey Activity Guides published ...
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