Hospitals and health systems are getting squeezed at both ends of the revenue spectrum. To survive they must effectively integrate a number of healthcare services and add value. But how? Click the link above to read more.
The Joint Commission has released a fact sheet about its behavioral healthcare accreditation program. Click the link above for more information on the requirements and benefits of accreditation, and the new behavioral health home certification in 2014.Click the link above for more information...
Time for a little update from the field during survey year 2013. If there’s one topic (or topical set, if you will) that’s causing much angst in the survey world, it’s the focus being paid to areas that have specific environmental performance requirements (e.g., air pressures, temperature,...
Hello, AHAP members. I wanted to let you know that we have set up a time for our next AHAP networking call and we’d love to invite everyone to attend. The call will take place June 19th at 3 PM EST (2 PM Central, 12 PM PST).Click the link above for more information.
According to a recent study by American International Group (AIG), an international insurance company, the largest barrier to patient safety is lack of teamwork, negative culture, and poor communication.
The more disordered a nursing unit is with its staffing, the more turnover and costs will go up. A thorough assessment and overhaul of scheduling, tracking, and staffing policies can put an end to the chaos.
Loyola University Medical Center endured its share of objections from healthcare workers who did not want to be vaccinated against influenza. But it has found a way to convince nearly everyone on staff to get the flu shot.
True or False: Hospitals must inform patients regarding the complaint management process. This includes providing patients with contact information for registering a complaint with the state health department or other appropriate state agency.
Today’s first few sessions have been a huge success. Our 7th annual conference kicked off with a great keynote address by Kurt A. Patton, MS, RPh, on “Joint Commission and CMS standards requirements: Keeping up with the pace of change,” pictured below, and we are currently listening to AHAP...
