Surgical Tape On Instruments
Is the Joint Commission phasing out surgical tape on instruments? Why is it acceptable to use it on surgical instruments that come into direct contact …
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Joint Commission Age-Specific Competencies
Does The Joint Commission require age-specific competencies for employees? What is the standard for employees who provide direct patient care? …
Disinfecting Fitting Contact Lenses
Is disinfecting fitting contact lenses that are used on multiple patients in the Ophthalmology clinic acceptable? The manufacturers instructions …
Antibiotic Stewardship Standards
How do you apply the new antimicrobial stewardship standards to the ambulatory practices in a medical center? Antibiotic Stewardship Standards For …
Can You Use Expired Medications for Training
Expired medications have been saved and repurposed for mock code education. For example, expired pre-filled syringes for mock codes and expired …
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 …
Medical Executive Committee Reporting Requirements
What are the Medical Executive Committee reporting requirements? Which committees or teams are required to report to them? What Are The Medical …
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 …