Primary Source Verification: Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Many companies struggle with primary source verification, learn how to better manage this process.
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Ongoing Readiness
Medical Equipment Calibration
Medical equipment and devices that provide measurement data can be critical in patient care. Is your team aware of the calibration requirements for their equipment and following its guidance. Learn More.
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CMS Resumes Validation Surveys with a Twist!
On 9/6/23 CMS released QSO 23-14-NLTC announcing the post-Public Health Emergency resumption of Validation Surveys. Learn more about the changes.
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Medication or Milk?
Safe medication management in the OR/Procedure area is crucial to ensuring patient safety. Learn more about the importance of labeling.reporting and/or querying.
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Understanding the National Practitioner Data Bank
During Medical Staff audits, it is not unusual to have National Practitioner Data Bank queries missing in the medical staff files. Learn more about reporting and/or querying.
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Risks of Mobile Carts: Maintaining Guidelines and References
Not maintaining the guidelines and references for healthcare specialty carts can put patients at risk. Learn what surveyors are focusing on.
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Patient Information Security
Protecting patient health information from unauthorized access can be a challenging. Learn some of the risks and how to prevent them.
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OPPE Evaluation – Key Factors for Improvement
OPPE) is intended as a means of evaluating professional performance but often is not documented properly. Learn key factors for improvement.
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Update on National Practitioner Data Bank Requirement
There has been an update to National Practitioner Data Bank Requirement – MS.06.01.05 EP 7. Learn more about the revisions.
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AORN Surgical Attire Guidelines
Many Ambulatory and Operating Room Infection Control Plans state they follow AORN Guidelines in their surgical areas. Observations contradict this statement. Learn More.
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Patient Rights Standard for Critical Access Hospitals – 2023 Revision
The Joint Commission has recently released the latest revision to Patient Rights Standard for Critical Access Hospitals. Learn more.
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Checking Patient’s Equipment from Home for Safety
The use of a patient’s own medical equipment and devices in the inpatient setting may be necessary but, may constitute a safety risk. Learn More.
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