Tag: Infection Prevention & Control

Safety Alert: Manufacturers’ Preset Codes

Many organizations utilize free-standing locked carts for medication storage. Leaving these carts manufacturer’s set code unchanged poses significant risks, including drug diversion, theft, tampering, and potential citations for medication safety violations.

Rounding on Contracted Services

Is your organization rounding on their contracted services to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements. During mock surveys our teams have observed instances where organizations have failed to implement processes to monitor performance for safety concerns.

Disinfectant Wipes: Safe and Effective Use

Using the correct disinfectant wipes is essential for maintaining a safe and hygienic healthcare environment and preserving the integrity of healthcare equipment.Learn key steps for effectiveness.

Minimizing Hazardous Chemical Access Risks

Healthcare Organizations use a variety of chemicals in everyday operations.  One of the most prevalent is the use of cleaning chemicals that support keeping the environment and equipment disinfected and ready for patient use.  However, these chemicals can pose a significant risk if accessed by unauthorized personnel.  Unfortunately, our consultant teams are finding opportunities with […]

Are Your Environmental Services Staff Trained for Cleaning Specialty Areas?

Environmental Services (EVS) staff provide critical cleaning and disinfection support in all areas of a healthcare organization.  This includes areas where special consideration must be given to requirements of the setting that can directly affect how the EVS staff member operates in that environment as well as special cleaning processes and procedures.  This can include […]

Administration of Time Critical Medications

The timely administration of medications is essential for optimal therapeutic benefit to the patient, especially those medications that can be considered time critical.  These “time critical” medications are a class of medications (Anti-infectives, Anticoagulants, Insulin for example) that must be administered within a defined time window to ensure the intended therapeutic effect.  This window is […]