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.
Category: On The Radar
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.
Sterile Instrument Safety is a Main Focus of Regulatory Surveys
We are hearing from the field that regulatory surveyors are heavily focused on sterile instrument safety, specifically on instrument identification methods and the proper use of identification tape when used.
CMS Releases Resource Tool Kit for Roadmap Out of the Current Public Health Emergency
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) just released a resource tool kit to guide healthcare organizations as select Medicare waivers and flexibilities are ending as the tempo of the current Public Health Emergency has reduced the need.
New & Revised Antibiotic Stewardship Requirements Announced by TJC
For a list of these revisions as well as additional editorial revisions read more.
Regulation Changes proposed to CLIA – TIME SENSITIVE
CMS has proposed changes to the CLIA regulations. The proposed changes were published in the Federal Register dated July 26, 2022.
Monitoring of Intravenous Fluid Warming Cabinets
The Joint Commission has recently clarified its position on monitoring of intravenous fluid storage temperatures. Learn more.
TJC Proposed Home Health Accreditation Emergency Management Chapter Revisions
The Joint Commission proposed new Emergency Management Chapter for Home Health Accreditation Program
CMS Update for Proposed Rule Changes – Critical Access Hospitals
On July 6, 2022 CMS published its proposed changes to the current Conditions of Participation for Critical Access Hospitals. In addition, they are proposing Conditions of Participation that would be applicable to Rural Emergency Hospitals.
EMTALA Clarification
Clarification was just released by the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) regarding emergency care covered under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA).
CMS QSO-17-22-ALL Released
The FDA issued an AED recall on Phlips Adult Smart Pad Cartridges. Learn important information on actions organizations should take.
National Timeout Day for Patient Safety
National Timeout Day is June 8, 2022. Will you make time to focus your team on this vital patient safety initiative?