Ligature Safety For Patients At Suicide Risk
Ligature safety for patients at risk for suicide. It’s a topic that continues to receive ongoing clarification. This month’s Perspectives …
Leadership Session – Prepare For Changes
Recent updates to Sentinel Event 57 and the survey process for the leadership session merit your attention. A recent Perspectives discusses important …
Deemed Status Removal
There are new steps you need to take if you lose deemed status. Perspectives announces a new APR 01.03.01, EP 2 that takes place effective July 1, …
Sterile Compounding USP 797
The other major news this month is the column entitled Consistent Interpretation. It reinforces our past warnings about TJC applying the exacting …
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.