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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