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CMS released QSO 22-07-All – Urgent Reminder
CMS released QSO 22-07-All, and surveyors will begin surveying to these requirements on January 27, 2022.
Safety Alert – Double Check your Respirators
NIOSH, in agreement with the manufacturer, ALG Healthcare, have agreed to rescind the NIOSH approval for specific respirators manufactured by ALG Healthcare.
Ambulatory Care’s Most Challenging Findings
A list of Ambulatory Care’s most challenging findings for 2021 was recently published by The Joint Commission (TJC).
CMS Conditions of Participation FAQs
CMS published several FAQs on the changes made to the Conditions of Participation for Hospitals.
Rights and Responsibilities (RI) Chapter Update- Just Released
The Rights and Responsibilities of the Individual (RI) chapter updates were just released by the Joint Commission. These updates go into effect on July 1, 2022.
FDA Issues Warning Against Certain Imported Medical Gloves
In 2021, The Joint Commission refocused their resources and set forth revisions to the Emergency Management Chapter. There are few items we wish to draw your attention to that are now present in the chapter, and a few areas that we believe are missing from the chapter.