Medicare is proposing assigning stars or a different easily understood symbol to hospitals so patients can more easily compare the quality of care at various institutions. The ratings are based on some of the 100 quality measures the agency publishes, and would appear on Medicare’s Hospital...
One of the more interestingly painful survey findings that I’ve come across hinge on the use of a household item that previously had caused little angst in survey circles—I speak of the mighty tissue paper! There has been any number of survey dings resulting from tissue paper either being blown...
Three healthcare institutions that rely on advanced practice registered nurses prove that a little innovation can go a long way in improving not only access to care, but also the care itself. Click the link above to read more.
Despite some unique challenges, safety-net hospitals are achieving strong patient satisfaction results by focusing on compassionate care and quality outcomes. Click the link above to read the full story.
Last week, we started the discussion regarding findings relative to the inspection, testing, and maintenance of medical gas systems, which reminds me that I kind of skirted exactly how those findings were manifesting themselves. Click the link above to read more.
AHAP members, we just wanted to send out a reminder that our anonymous, annual salary survey is now live. Our most popular survey every year, this anonymously allows the organization to get a big picture look at what the accreditation professional world looks like in terms of salary,...
The recording of our most recent networking call on preventing drift in infection control and other areas has been posted for anyone who missed the call. Click the link above to access the recording on the official AHAP website.
