Hospitals are now battling both monkeypox and COVID-19 as twin health emergencies, but CMS has signaled that the waivers and flexibilities allowed for almost three years may be almost up.
As we slide from the 8th month to the 9th, I’m hoping that you have/had the opportunity to take some time over the Labor Day weekend for some rest and relaxation. While it is certain that exhaustion is almost the baseline of the moment when it comes to healthcare, I am...
I run a small, independent practice out of Arlington, Texas. And when I say “small practice,” I mean that it’s just me—along with my nurse and my administrator who runs the front desk. We serve everyday people in the greater Arlington-Dallas area, and most of our patients are regulars. Sometimes...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 8
The Joint Commission’s newly reorganized and revised Emergency Management standards do not address crisis of care standards now, but the accrediting organization will be considering them in the near future, said Jim Kendig, MS, CHSP, HEM.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is crafting its 2023–2026 National Health Security Strategy (NHSS). ASPR officials say this guidance will present an opportunity for security leaders to take the...
Digital health technology has become a huge market—and an overwhelming one. With all of the new options to bring patients online through portals, apps, and other touchpoints, it’s easy for health systems to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices. This may be contributing to the...
Several earlier studies have shown negative impacts on adults with chronic conditions during healthcare transitions. About 26% of these patients experience ...