Month: July 2019

CMS published new EMTALA guidelines in memo QSO 19-14, issued on June 4, 2019. It details complaint investigation timelines for potential EMTALA violations and restraint related deaths. These timelines are expectations for the state agencies to conduct their investigation. They are not a timeline for hospitals to act. But, they are a signal to be ready should the state come to investigate an EMTALA or restraint death issue.

TJC continued to build upon its list of ligature risk frequently asked questions (FAQs). This relates to the revised NPSG.15.01.01 that becomes effective this July. In fact, there are now 21 ligature FAQs and an additional 10 FAQs relative to the safety goal. Here’s what you need to know.