Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 2

Using aerospace science to promote safety

February 1, 2014
Environment and Facilities

 

After reading this article, you will be able to:
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Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 2

Reviewing requirements for surgical attire

February 1, 2014
Infection Control

 

Editor’s note: The following report was authored by BOJ advisor Elizabeth Di Giacomo-...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 2

Month two post-survey tips

February 1, 2014
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

 

Editor’s note: In this new feature, BOJ advisor Jodi Eisenberg, MHA, CPHQ,...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 2

Informed consent, medical errors, and the law

February 1, 2014
Quality & Errors

 

The Joint Commission has made both patient education and informed consent priorities in the past few years. Meanwhile, end of life choices and life support controversies have made year-end headlines across the country.
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Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 2

Building a better culture

February 1, 2014
Quality & Errors

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Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

Staff Challenge: Rights, Ethics, and Communication

January 28, 2014
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Fill in the blank: Hospitals are required to provide language and _________________ services.

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

Eisenberg award winners announced

January 28, 2014
Quality & Errors

The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum have announced the 2013 recipients of the John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards.

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

ISMP launches new medication safety initiative

January 28, 2014
Quality & Errors

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices has begun a campaign to increase awareness of medication safety best practices.

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

Staff Challenge: Provision of Care

January 22, 2014
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

True or False: Many patients who have a cardiopulmonary or respiratory event have signs and symptoms that indicate that an arrest could be imminent.

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

Joint Commission MM standards to apply to sample meds

January 22, 2014
Quality & Errors

Starting on July 1, many Joint Commission Medication Management standards will apply to sample medications.
 

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