Use this policy, shared courtesy of Lynda Bailey, RN, BSN, CSHA, accreditation specialist for quality and patient safety at the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, as a starting place to review your own toy cleaning practices and procedures.
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the mental health needs of healthcare workers should not be overlooked, a disaster response expert says.
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has forced hospital and health system executives to confront unprecedented challenges and has likely ushered in a new era for the broader healthcare industry, according to Dr. Stephen Klasko,...
While all the headlines have been (justifiably) about the 2019 novel coronavirus, healthcare providers must keep in mind that it isn’t the sole danger to patients. Missed diagnoses, maternal health complications, and behavioral health problems remain as constant risks to patient safety in the U....
Remember before the novel coronavirus for 2019? The one that causes COVID-19?
In the middle of the deluge of pandemic news, you may have noticed that The Joint Commission (TJC) updated several of its standards to reflect all the changes—well, almost all—that CMS made under last fall’s...
