Collecting core measures data is a part of everyday life at most healthcare facilities, affecting various types of staff members and CMS reimbursement. Assessing whether your facility is managing those data well and using the information contained in your core measures data is vital to...
In April 2008, Baystate Medical Center (BMC), a 653-bed teaching hospital in Springfield, MA, began implementation of its Bar Code Point of Care (BCPOC) technology to positively impact medication administration in reducing errors.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 21, Issue 7
Facilities across the country struggle daily with the challenges inherent to the use of restraints. For Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Midwestern Regional Medical Center, the decision was made in 2005 to deal with restraints by simply going restraint free.
Editor’s note: The following column explores patient safety from the perspective of a newcomer to the field. Columnist Catherine Hinz, MHA, is the patient safety lead at HealthEast Care System in St. Paul, MN. Previously, Hinz worked for seven years as...
The Joint Commission announced today revisions to four Elements of Performance within the National Patient Safety Goals. These changes are intended to reflect current best clinical practices. When the EPs were first developed, they aligned with the best practices of the time, but as standards of...
Do you want to learn how to effectively respond to CMS letters, reports, and adverse actions by knowing the rules and anticipating important milestones in the process? Or how to meet state and federal regulations without overburdening your facility? Greeley consultants Bud Pate, REHS, and Lisa...
