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From the AHAP Blog: CMS updates requirements for ordering respiratory services

October 19, 2010
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

In order to comply with changes to CMS Conditions of Participation for hospitals regarding who may order respiratory services, The Joint Commission has implemented changes to...

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What's new with AHAP!

October 19, 2010
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Join us for our next AHAP working group call!

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AHAP Staff Challenge: Medication safety

October 12, 2010
Quality & Errors

True or false: Medication containers should be labeled when performing procedures outside of t he operating room.

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From the AHAP Blog: Watch for Update 2

October 12, 2010
Quality & Errors

The Joint Commission has stated that “Update 2″ to its comprehensive manuals will mail in mid-October, according to Joint Commission Perspectives.

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What's new with AHAP!

October 12, 2010
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

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AHAP Staff Challenge: Provision of care

October 5, 2010
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

True or false: Nutrition and hydration status should be part of the initial inpatient assessment.

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From the AHAP Blog: Lab standard field review closing date approaches

October 5, 2010
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

The Joint Commission continues to accept comments from the field on new and revised laboratory standards, available on The Joint Commission’s Web site.

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What's new with AHAP!

October 5, 2010
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Join us for our next AHAP working group call!

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 11, Issue 10

Patient safety Q&A

October 1, 2010
Patient Safety

Q. What are some good criteria for establishing whether a process at our hospital is safe?

Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 21, Issue 10

Improved utilization policy upgrades patient safety

October 1, 2010
Patient Safety

When Fredonia (KS) Regional Hospital looked into updating its utilization review program, it focused on two key areas: involving the right people and being aware of its communication with the medical staff and its bylaws. 

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