Common Environment of Care Clinical Findings
When out in the field, the consulting team is consistently finding the same concerns in the clinical environment. Learn what common issues we are seeing and solutions you can incorporate.
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Key Considerations When Utilizing Ancillary Staff for Patient Care Support
With staffing shortages becoming a frequent challenge for healthcare organizations, it is necessary to use innovative means to address the need to maintain safe patient care.
Emergency Department Observations from the Field
8 examples of emergency department observations from the field that may help you identify opportunities to improve on your emergency services.
Anesthesia Tips for Survey Readiness
The survey starts before the visit. Learn more about our tips health organizations can use for continuous survey readiness in anesthesia services!
Care Plans and Patient Education – The Roadmap to Caring for Your Patients
Nursing care plans and patient education are necessary for structuring, communicating and coordinating care for patients to facilitate getting them home safely and avoiding re-admissions.
After Your TJC Survey
Your TJC accreditation survey is over. Learn what steps to take to resolve identified findings.
High Level Disinfection – Observations from the Field
High-Level Disinfection continues to be one of the top 10 TJC findings for 2021. Learn what the consultants at Courtemanche and Associates would are seeing in the field.
CMS Covid 19 Vaccine Mandate – Helpful Guidance
CMS Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate helpful guidance was put forth on January 27, 2022, issuing several documents to assist organizations and facilities in understanding the Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate Interim Final Rule.
Survey Readiness Tips – Healthcare Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance
Our team’s Top 12 Survey Readiness Tips for 2022. This list is based upon common, problematic findings from our accreditation and regulatory consulting travels across the country in 2021.
Data Rich . . . Information Poor
Throughout our travels across the country, we encounter organizations that struggle with the management of their data. We believe that CMS and the accrediting agency, The Joint Commission, may also be seeing the same thing.