Rules for Removing Restraints in Hospitals
What are the rules for removing restraints in hospitals? For example, let’s say a patient is on restraints and requires an MRI. Can you remove …
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What are the Medical Executive Committee reporting requirements? Which committees or teams are required to report to them? What Are The Medical …
The Importance of a Preparatory Survey
Kurt Patton, MS, RPh, President Emeritus at Patton Healthcare Consulting, recently shared his insights on the importance of a preparatory survey. Read …
Medical Record Documentation
What is the appropriate time frame for completing medical record documentation? Is it acceptable to back time certain charting information? For …
Nitrous Oxide Self Delivery Systems
Is it acceptable to use a Nitrous Oxide self-delivery system like Pro-Nox in a business occupancy for pain relief? Nitrous Oxide Self Delivery Systems …
Hemoccult Testing
A hemmocult test is a blood test that can screen for colorectal cancer to help find the disease early when treatment may be most effective. Can the …
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 …
Titration Orders
Titration orders typically involve adjusting the dosage of medication either upward or downward based on the patient’s condition. It is …
What are the Guidelines for Endoscope Processing?
What are the compliance guidelines for endoscope processing? The AAMI ST 91 endoscope processing provisions require reusable buttons and valves …
What is Immediate Jeopardy?
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 …