Early reports of first-quarter survey experiences are starting to trickle in, and, according to some sources and organizations already surveyed by The Joint Commission this year, things are a little different.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 26, Issue 6
With CMS and The Joint Commission increasingly pushing to make sure facilities are following requirements and standards regarding mental health, now is a good time to assess your own facility's mental health resources. But what happens when you're in a facility without a behavioral health...
The California Department of Public Health last week fined 12 hospitals after investigations found the facilities caused patient deaths or serious injuries.
A Journal of the American Medical Association article calls on physicians to work together and take a leadership role in efforts to improve quality and patient safety.
