An important part of the diversion prevention and detection initiatives of any institution is limiting access to controlled drugs through physical security measures and instituting measures that allow identification of the culprit when diversion does occur.
Anyone who thought that COVID19 would be appearing in the rearview mirror as we sped down the highway of life came face-to-face with a double dose of double-downing as the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, announced that the ...
It’s the 21stcentury, and the importance of communication cannot be understated. Crafting an effective message is key for so many patient safety and accreditation compliance challenges, whether it’s getting staff to follow hand-washing policies, convincing communities to get screened...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 7
It can be harrowing when a surveyor and their team arrive at your facility. Even though you’ve spent a good chunk of time getting ready for the survey, you’ll undoubtedly still feel like you’ve left something to chance.
It’s been an interesting past year in the life safety world. The ...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed dropping Medicare coverage for audio-only telehealth services once the Covid-19 public health emergency is over.
The proposal imperils a service that had become popular during the pandemic, when health systems shifted in-person...
CMS is again reminding hospitals of their obligations under federal law to help pregnant women in medical emergencies, but with the added emphasis that care must be offered “irrespective of any state laws or mandates that apply to specific procedures.”
For the third time, CMS has revised its June 2021 Quality, Safety & Oversight group memo on exemptions for full-scale exercises of emergency management plans during...
CMS issued several Quality, Safety & Oversight Group (QSO) memos in late May and early June, including two updating COVID-19 survey requirements and another updating the State Operations Manual Appendix L.