A new Sentinel Event Alert from The Joint Commission addresses the misuse of single-dose/single-use vials, which has led to outbreaks of bloodborne pathogens and associated infections.

A Dallas hospital looks to reduce medication errors by having pharmacists work full-time in its emergency department.
 

Identify three things that are monitored on a continual basis while a patient is receiving anesthesia or moderate to deep sedation.

The Joint Commission now requires that accredited organizations complete or request extensions for any Plans for Improvement that exceed the projected completion date by more than six months.