A 2024 proposal from CMS could cost accreditation organizations (AO) millions and completely change the accreditation survey process. If Congress passes the proposal, AOs would have to survey all off-site locations, eliminate daily huddles, and limit their charges for consulting and education...
One of the local (to me) stories that I’ve been following involves the recovery efforts of Signature Healthcare Brockton (Massachusetts) Hospital following a devastatingly complicated electrical fire last year.
This is Part 2 of our interview on laboratory emergency equipment with Sean G. Kaufman, CEO and founding partner of the lab safety company Safer Behaviors, covering necessities like fire extinguishers, spill kits, eyewash stations, and emergency showers.
On February 15, 2024, CMS issued a proposed rule that included multiple new requirements for all accreditation organizations (AO), specifically mentioning The Joint Commission (TJC) as an example. If passed, the rule would have a significant financial impact on AOs. CMS estimated TJC would lose...
As we make the turn into summer (or summah as we call it up here in the Bawston area), I did want to loop back a bit on the importance of including considerations of climate change when discussing emergency planning activities. I know we touched on...
As warmer weather and longer days entice people to spend more time outdoors, it’s important to remember that the summer season brings unique health and safety challenges. Taking simple precautions can help ensure a fun and safe summer, whether you’re spending time at the pool or beach, exploring...
The landscape of healthcare compliance has continued to evolve, influenced by new standards, ongoing challenges, and the lingering impacts of the pandemic. In this interview with Marge McFarlane, we delve into integrating new recommendations from ASHE, enhancing knowledge transfer amid high...
Sitting in your laboratory, can you point out the nearest spill kit, fire extinguisher, eyewash station, and emergency shower? How long did it take you to locate them? Without looking, can you name the PPE and cleaning materials inside your spill kit? What type of fire extinguisher do you have?...
Gayle Nash, RN, MPH, a longtime leader in healthcare accreditation, president and CEO of Nash Healthcare Consulting, and a board member of Inside Accreditation & Quality, has been through many leadership sessions during the accreditation survey process.
