Why Do You Need A Mock Survey?
In 2022, nearly half of the nation’s hospitals ended the year in the red. With budgets under pressure, healthcare organizations have been forced to …
Revised EM Standards for Home Care
The Joint Commission recently announced new and revised emergency management standards for home care programs. These revised standards become …
Self Closing Doors in Psych Units
What are the requirements for self closing doors in psych units? In fact, the requirements differ depending upon the type of room and ligature …
Detecting Signs Of Abuse
How should you go about detecting signs of abuse with infants, children, and non-verbal patients in the ambulatory setting? Speaking with …
USP 797 Compound Medications
The newly published USP 797 guidelines provide clarification on many topics that will help guide proper compliance. But, as you would expect, a few …
What Are USP 797 PPE Requirements?
There are a few well documented USP 797 PPE requirements. For example, not reusing disposable PPE, decontaminating and cleaning reusable PPE after use …
USP <797> Jewelry and Cosmetics Requirements
On November 1, USP published the new version of USP <797> which will become effective November 1, 2023. Although the new chapter clarifies a …
Telemedicine in Ambulatory Settings
What are the requirements for telemedicine in ambulatory settings? We have an offsite ambulatory location with a telemedicine contract. The Medical …
Staff Competency Validation Process
For the competency validation process, what is the The Joint Commission’s view on the staff completing a self-assessment? Is Self-Assessment …
Lead Infection Preventionist
What Is an Infection Preventionist? An infection preventionist (IP) helps healthcare organizations prevent infections from spreading in their …