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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.
Checking Patient’s Equipment from Home for Safety Read More »
A safe work environment during an actual regulatory survey is paramount. Learn tips to ensure safety for survey teams or other visiting organizations.
Safety Briefings for Survey Teams Read More »
As organizations continue to expand should new care locations or services be included in their accreditation program? Learn more about the criteria to consider.
Key Factors by TJC for Functional and Organizational Integration Read More »
Recently, CMS issued, “Guidelines for the Expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency”. Learn timelines for regulatory requirements issued during the PHE.
Expiration of Public Health Emergency Read More »
One of the easiest deficiencies a regulatory or accrediting organization can render against an organization is a finding that the organization was not able to provide expected documents.
Readily Retrievable Documents Read More »
We are observing increasing incidence of organizations struggling to follow their point of use sterile instrument reprocessing procedures. This is a major infection control risk and patient safety concern.
Point of Use Sterile Instrument Reprocessing Procedures Read More »
We are noticing that many organizations are not including special procedural areas as part of their proactive assessments for fire and burn risk for patients.
Surgical Fire Risks in Procedural Areas Read More »
CMS released QSO-23-09-Hospital in early March to provide greater emphasize of organization’s efforts to deliver safe, quality patient care.
The Joint Commission published their initial Environmental Sustainment standard. Learn more how to send a comment.
The Joint Commission Proposed Environmental Sustainment Requirements Read More »
The Joint Commission released an updated 2023 Survey Activity Guide for Hospitals. Learn about the included Standards Evaluation Tool.
Heads Up ! TJC provides Equity Standards Evaluation Tool Read More »
Following Instructions for Use when cleaning glucometers helps eliminate risks & keep organizations out of the Red Zones of SAFER Matrix used by the Joint Commission
Double Check your Glucometer Cleaning Processes Read More »
Covid-19 data reporting system will continue to be required by the CMS Conditions of Participation. Learn more.
Covid-19 Data Reporting Update: Frequency Change? Read More »
