Advance Directive during the admission process is to ensure the healthcare team is aware of the patient’s wishes. Learn important documentation to include.
Advance Directive Admissions Process – Missing Documentation Read More »
Effective discharge plans focus on the patient’s goals and treatment preferences. Learn what to include for a robust, compliant process.
Understanding Discharge Planning Expectations for Healthcare Providers Read More »
Be Survey Ready. Understand how the CMS COPs should be met and learn the process that surveyors use to evaluate them
A Guide to Navigating a Surveyor’s Evaluation Process Read More »
The risk of falls significantly increases during winter months. Learn Fall Prevention Strategies and Educate Your Community.
Fall Prevention Strategies During Winter Months Read More »
Respiratory infections, are a large proportion of hospitalization & mortality during the winter months. Learn preventive measures for patients and staff to stay healthy.
Wintertime Prevention of Respiratory Infections Read More »
The Joint Commission expanded competency expectations to include aspects of the physical environment. Learn what is needed for a thorough process.
How Expanding Competency in Eyewash Station Use Enhances Safety Read More »
What are the requirements for eyewash stations. Learn what is required by OSHA and The American National Standards Institute.
Understanding Eyewash Station Requirements for Safety and Compliance Read More »
MM 06.01.01 Element of Performance #3 includes several expectations for the pre-administration review of medications. Learn more.
Medication Titration Orders – Clarifying the Requirements Read More »
Decades ago there was a chemical company slogan, “Better Living Through Chemistry”. It’s true that chemicals do support safe patient care such as cleaners, disinfectants, testing reagents, etc. However, if chemicals are not of the right concentration or strength, they tend to not be effective in supporting the concept of better living or patient safety
Validating Chemical Concentrations Read More »
Do you know that disinfectant has a required temperature range for it to be effective? Ensure your staff are aware of the operating temperature for disinfectants listed in the instructions for use. Learn more.
The Importance of Correct Temperature for Disinfectant Effectiveness Read More »
Discover the importance of accurate internal clocks in medical equipment and the potential risks of incorrect time stamps. Ensure your equipment is up to date.
Sterile vs. Dirty Storage: Keeping Them Properly Separated Read More »
Learn the definition of informed consent, why it is important, and what information should be included to ensure they are completed correctly.
Consents- Let’s Complete Them Correctly Read More »
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