Continuous readiness, including a mock survey approach that fully integrates the tracer methodology, is a good way to take a snapshot of the organization’s compliance, remind staff of the survey process so that they maintain a comfort level should an unannounced survey occur, and work on...
After binging the latest season of The Great British Baking Show, it occurred to me that there are (or can be) various levels of precision that must manifest themselves in various creative endeavors—even those relating to compliance. Setting aside my absolute feelings regarding the regulatory...
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) can serve as a solution for preventing illegal activities and mitigating security risks, according to officials at security company Telgian. Can it be applied to hospital safety and security? We caught up with Daniel Loo, CPP, PSS...
During a crisis, many people placed in leadership positions often resort to an authoritative management approach because of the sudden and often unexpected manner in which the crisis evolves. They are taken by surprise. They believe that decisions need to be made rapidly and they feel that only...
When you train your lab staff, are you raising their awareness on a topic, or are you teaching them how to respond to it? While both have their own merits, when a chemical is spilled or someone is stuck with a used needle, awareness alone isn’t enough, says Sean G. Kaufman, CEO...
I know we’ve probably discussed this as much as we need to (or perhaps want to), but I want to touch on (hopefully for the last time) what is actually called out in the Federal regulations. I think it could be instructive as one prepares for managing survey findings based on what might best be...
In this Q&A session, we delve into the intricate world of healthcare accreditation with Kurt Patton, MS, RPh, founder and president emeritus of Patton Healthcare Consulting. With a rich history at The Joint Commission (TJC), including a tenure as executive director of...
It’s not enough to have a good thing in healthcare—you’ve also got to keep it going. This applies to workforce planning as well explains, Patricia A. McGaffigan, RN, MS, CPPS, a vice president of the Institute of Healthcare Improvement and president of
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