Is FEMA Training Required by The Joint Commission?
Some hospitals require their leadership to take FEMA training but does the Joint Commission require it? Emergency Management Training In short, …
Texting EKGs to Cardiologists
To help with decision making, an outlying emergency department may at times text EKGs to cardiologists at another location. Does TJC and CMS Allow …
Ligature Risk Extension Request
If you were cited for a ligature violation, it may not be something you can correct immediately. If that occurs, you may need to request a ligature …
Infection Prevention and Control Plan
Our Infection Prevention group is reviewing and updating the template they use to ensure we meet all infection prevention regulations. We are looking …
Can You Have Brushes in Prep and Pack Areas?
We use brushes to inspect lumened instruments. I was told by a surveyor that you cannot have brushes in prep and pack areas of central …
What Are The Medical Governing Board Responsibilities?
For approving medical staff privileges for a Governing Board Chairperson, Vice Chair, Secretary, appointment of the CEO, etc. are there defined …
What Is An EMTALA Form?
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) governs how patients are transferred from one hospital to another. When a patient requests a …
What Are Consent To Treat Signatures?
Consent to treat signatures provide written acknowledgement by the patient or representative that the informed consent process occurred. How Often …
Are Paramedics Allowed To Supplement Nursing Care in the ED?
Paramedics are allowed to supplement nursing care in the ED as long as their practice is in accordance with their scope of practice regulation in …
What Is A Pharmacy Line Of Demarcation?
The pharmacy line of demarcation separates the non-hazardous drug sterile compounding area (SGA) from the hazardous drug compounding section. What Is …