Expiration of Public Health Emergency
Recently, CMS issued, “Guidelines for the Expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency”. Learn timelines for regulatory requirements issued during the PHE.
Category: On The Radar
CMS Setting the Bar Higher for Hospital Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Programs
CMS released QSO-23-09-Hospital in early March to provide greater emphasize of organization’s efforts to deliver safe, quality patient care.
The Joint Commission Proposed Environmental Sustainment Requirements
The Joint Commission published their initial Environmental Sustainment standard. Learn more how to send a comment.
Heads Up ! TJC provides Equity Standards Evaluation Tool
The Joint Commission released an updated 2023 Survey Activity Guide for Hospitals. Learn about the included Standards Evaluation Tool.
Double Check your Glucometer Cleaning Processes
Following Instructions for Use when cleaning glucometers helps eliminate risks & keep organizations out of the Red Zones of SAFER Matrix used by the Joint Commission
Covid-19 Data Reporting Update: Frequency Change?
Covid-19 data reporting system will continue to be required by the CMS Conditions of Participation. Learn more.
Top 10 Technology Hazards for 2023 Released by the Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI)
The Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) has just released their top 10 Technology Hazards for 2023 list. This identifies the most pressing technology-based vulnerabilities that could exist in your organization and impact your patients.
Exiting the Public Health Emergency- What you need to know
Many federal declarations for the Covid-19 public health emergency will expire on May 11, 2023. To understand the impact these changes will have on your organization
ISMP Isoflurane Alert
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has outlined expectations of healthcare organizations in addressing the issues of workplace violence
CMS Releases Expectations in Hospital Violence Prevention
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has outlined expectations of healthcare organizations in addressing the issues of workplace violence
Safety Briefing for TJC Surveyors to be Required in 2023
A safety briefing for Joint Commission surveyors is to be required at the Opening Conference as of January 1, 2023. Learn more.
USP 797 Finalized?
Revisions to both USP Chapter 795 and USP Chapter 797 will be released on November 1, 2022. Learn more about the release of these documents.