As in past years, CMS is concerned about the number and severity of deficiencies found by accrediting organizations (AO) compared to those found during CMS validation surveys at the same hospitals shortly thereafter.
Expect accrediting organizations (AO) to focus more on the physical environment, patient rights, infection control, governing body leadership, and anesthesia services. And also expect more condition-level findings.
While the focus of compliance tends to revolve around rules, regulations and such, I think it’s clear that one of the greatest challenges in healthcare is the attraction and retention of staff.
The majority of incidents 2022 in came from Ukraine as a result of the Russian invasion (782), and from Myanmar as a result of the military coup the year before (271). Incidents were highest in countries experiencing protracted conflicts, including Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the...
Remember to update your facility’s list of hazardous chemicals and materials at least annually, possibly more often depending on your state and local regulations.
The report makes the case with hard science and research that loneliness not only impacts a patient’s mental health, but their physical health as well, including:
Tomorrow, June 14, is National Time Out Day, and The Joint Commission (TJC) and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) are urging all surgical team members to participate in pre-operative time outs to prevent...
The prevention of suicide and other forms of patient self-harm continues to be a focus of CMS and accrediting organizations (AO). While CMS does not require an environmental risk assessment, the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, The Joint Commission, and other AOs do.
