Facilities might start seeing more CMS surveys soon as the agency lowers the initial level of certification for its own Life Safety Code® (LSC) surveyor candidates.
I recently completed a seven-month stint as an interim laboratory manager. One of my leaders asked me if the time in that role had altered my perspective about lab safety.
Reducing physical risks for self-harm remains a key part of meeting CMS requirements to provide patient care in a safe setting, but don’t focus everything on ligature risk.
This is Part Two of our interview with Jeffrey Rakover, MPP, a director of innovation and design at the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and Marina Renton, MPhil, a senior research associate on the IHI innovation and design team. For the past five...
Extreme winter forecasts can be met with fear or confidence. Being prepared for extreme cold along with snow and ice is a major concern for the safety of both patients and staff. Worried about the cost? Tell your leadership being prepared may pay for itself in the long run.
The pivotal role of accreditation leaders is undeniable in ensuring patient outcomes and institutional integrity. Tasked with navigating the maze of regulations and standards, these leaders are fundamental in ensuring healthcare institutions comply with and surpass benchmarks in quality care.
Be clear with your laboratory staff about what you expect of them when they encounter real or potential problems, says Sean G. Kaufman, CEO and founding partner of the lab safety company Safer Behaviors. Otherwise, you risk physical (and potentially financial) harm that could...
One of the topics that doesn’t necessarily get a lot of coverage in this space relates to the management of medical gas systems and equipment. As we edge ever nearer to the New Year, I think sharing some learned resources in that regard would be worthwhile. Certainly, one of the lessons learned...
After decades of effort to improve healthcare quality and equity, a powerful new tool has presented itself to healthcare professionals—artificial intelligence. With its ability to quickly analyze large amounts of data and generate content and responses, generative AI represents a huge potential...
When you look at a lot of the “traditional” conditions that end up presenting during survey—propped doors, unsecured or improperly segregated gas cylinders, obstructed access to emergency equipment, sometimes even corridor clutter—the root cause often comes down to it being more convenient to...
