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On November 1, USP published the new version of USP <797> which will become effective November 1, 2023. Although the new chapter clarifies a …

What are the requirements for telemedicine in ambulatory settings? We have an offsite ambulatory location with a telemedicine contract. The Medical …

For the competency validation process, what is the The Joint Commission’s view on the staff completing a self-assessment? Is Self-Assessment …

What Is an Infection Preventionist? An infection preventionist (IP) helps healthcare organizations prevent infections from spreading in their …

When administering medication, is the nursing staff required to monitor the patients’ response to a first dose of a new medication? Does the …

Due to staffing shortages, our hospital is considering a care model that includes an increased use of LPNs. What criteria should we use to develop an …

Do the Medical Staff (MS) appointments and re-appointments and allied health professionals require documentation in the Medical Executive Committee …

We have a diabetes clinic that has been a part of the hospital outpatient departments.  In the past it was not specifically listed as a site to …

Are consents for Oral Chemotherapy required? We advise consents for infusion medication but is the same process required for oral chemotherapy …

What are the pre-surgical assessment requirements? We have an eye surgeon who wants to do an abbreviated pre-surgical assessment in their office but …