The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) recently took a deep look at The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals and how they can bring about change in their recent call, “Highly Reliable Hospitals: The Work Ahead.”
We know there are limited educational resources out there for accreditation professionals to swap best-practices and network with their peers. And that’s why we could not be more excited about this year’s AHAP conference, coming up in just a few months.
Q: The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has recently issued for CMS to implement to improve event reporting structures. How can I make sure I comply with the recommendations that will eventually trickle down to my facility?
In connection to Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 4-10), The Joint Commission has launched a new program to encourage patients and their families to take a more active role in staying involved and informed in their care and the care of their loved ones. This program, called the 2012 SAFE...
While the AHAP Blog tries to stay focused on hospital accreditation, we also like to keep you informed on related topics outside the realm of CMS and The Joint Commission, such as physician education, as it can impact many areas of standards compliance in the future.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the arrival of "Get Smart About Antibiotics Week" (observed November 14-20, 2011) by launching a new antibiotic tracking system that will allow hospitals to monitor antibiotic usage and compare themselves to other hospitals in the...
