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.
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.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 6
Editor's note: In this new feature, BOJ advisor Jodi Eisenberg, MHA, CPHQ, CPMSM, CSHA, manager of accreditation, clinical compliance, and policy management for Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago, explains the steps and goals survey coordinators will...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 6
Rubber wristbands have become a ubiquitous sight in the U.S. Whether supporting a cause or memorializing a friend, these colored wristbands are seen every day, and every one of them means something different.
