Does TJC Consider Breast Milk Medication?
During a recent survey conducted in Labor & Delivery, the surveyor wanted them to treat breast milk as a medication. As a result, the nurse …
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During a recent survey conducted in Labor & Delivery, the surveyor wanted them to treat breast milk as a medication. As a result, the nurse …
Titration orders typically involve adjusting the dosage of medication either upward or downward based on the patient’s condition. It is …
What are the compliance guidelines for endoscope processing? The AAMI ST 91 endoscope processing provisions require reusable buttons and valves …
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) refers to a situation in which the health and safety of care recipients at a particular facility have been put in, are …
For licensing purposes, health care facilities are required to have pre construction risk assessment (PCRA) and infection control risk assessment …
In a recent email, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) released an important memo that outlines updates and guidelines for all Accrediting …
In 2022, nearly half of the nation’s hospitals ended the year in the red. With budgets under pressure, healthcare organizations have been forced to …
The Joint Commission recently announced new and revised emergency management standards for home care programs. These revised standards become …
What are the requirements for self closing doors in psych units? In fact, the requirements differ depending upon the type of room and ligature …
How should you go about detecting signs of abuse with infants, children, and non-verbal patients in the ambulatory setting? Speaking with …