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What are the requirements for self closing doors in psych units? In fact, the requirements differ depending upon the type of room and ligature …

How should you go about detecting signs of abuse with infants, children, and non-verbal patients in the ambulatory setting?  Speaking with …

The newly published USP 797 guidelines provide clarification on many topics that will help guide proper compliance. But, as you would expect, a few …

There are a few well documented USP 797 PPE requirements. For example, not reusing disposable PPE, decontaminating and cleaning reusable PPE after use …

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 …