Life Safety Code Documentation Checklist
The life safety code documentation checklist is a great way to prepare for surveys. A useful article in EC news details how you can use it as an …
USP 797 Resources
Here are USP 797 resources we think you’ll find valuable. One is a newsletter called Sterile Compounding Pearls of Knowledge. It’s …
Suicide Prevention – Risk Assessment Details
Suicide prevention is the lead article in this months edition of Perspectives. It details discussions on the fourth meeting of their expert panel. The …
Clinical Contractor Pharmacies
There is an increased scrutiny on clinical contractor pharmacies. Our previous newsletters detail sterile compounding and the more rigorous compliance …
New Focus on Fluoroscopy Services
For organizations performing fluoroscopy services, there are new requirements effective July 1, 2018. We don’t believe you will find the …
Oxygen Cylinder Storage Guideline Updates
New and revised FAQ’s on the Joint Commission website reflect important changes that need your attention.
Sterile Medication Compounding – New FAQs
There are 11 new FAQ’s about sterile medication compounding. We warned readers in our July 2017 newsletter that the subject became a focus on hospital …
2018 Prepublication Standards
Environment of care and life safety changes will occur in 2018. An article in Perspectives provides a link to the 2018 prepublication standards which …
New Pain Management Standards FAQs
Recently, the Joint Commission posted 10 FAQ’s addressing the new pain management standards that take effect January 2018. These are hot topics …
Reducing Suicide Risks – Recommendations
In the November edition of Perspectives, the Joint Commission unveiled it’s conclusions on reducing suicide risks in inpatient hospital …