Transition to Accreditation 360
We’ve all experienced the frustration of a “moving target.” Whether it’s evolving clinical protocols or the increased workloads caused by …
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Ventilation Management Plan (VMP)
Key Takeaways: The Ventilation Management Challenge: Modern Buildings, Legacy Standards It is a common and frustrating scenario for healthcare …
Hospital Restraint Compliance Guidelines
Key Takeaways: What Are CMS Hospital Restraint Compliance Guidelines? How do you establish benchmarks for restrain use that align with hospital …
Understanding USP <797> Beyond Use Dating Guidelines
Healthcare organizations continue to update policies in response to the revised USP <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding—Sterile Preparations …
Emergency Operations Plan vs. Continuity of Operations Plan
The Joint Commission’s Emergency Operations Plan vs. Continuity of Operations Plan: Do You Know the Difference? When a natural disaster, a power …
Requirements for Anesthetic Gas Storage in the Pharmacy
What Are The Joint Commission’s Requirements for Anesthetic Gas Storage in the Pharmacy? Anesthetic gases are essential tools in modern …
Suicide Screening – Meeting NPSG 15 Requirements
Standardizing Suicide Screening Tools: Is It a Requirement or Just a Best Practice? Patient safety is at the core of every hospital’s mission. …
Beyond the Operating Room: Are Brief Op Notes Required for Procedures in IR and the Cath Lab?
What Are the Requirements for Brief Op Notes? When it comes to surgical procedures performed in a hospital’s operating room, the requirement for …
Preparing for the Joint Commission’s New Deemed Manuals and Survey Changes
The Joint Commission (TJC) recently announced significant updates to their manuals for hospitals and critical access hospitals, effective January 1, …
Spiking Fluids in Advance of Administration
Since Spiking Fluids In Advance of Administration is Not Allowed – How Do You Comply with USP 797 Standard The newest USP 797 guidance states …