Policies and Procedures

A prescription for social determinants of health

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

July 21, 2020

Behavioral & Mental Health, Leadership & Finance, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

New programs support physicians in addressing these key drivers of health outcomes

It’s become more widely accepted that social...Read More »

Q&A: Centura Health on telehealth expansion

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

July 14, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors, Cybersecurity & Technology

The coronavirus pandemic and social distancing requirements prompted many healthcare organizations to start or expand their telehealth programs...Read More »

Coronavirus: 4 Methods Effective in Decontaminating N95 Respirator Masks

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

July 14, 2020

Policies and Procedures, Infection Control, Workplace safety

Based on a review of scientific literature, there are four effective methods to decontaminate N95 respirator masks, a recent ...Read More »

(Un)safe restraints: A method of last resort

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

July 7, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety

While healthcare and law enforcement do not perform...Read More »

40% of Providers at Risk of Closure Due to Financial Implications of COVID-19

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

July 7, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Policies and Procedures, Infection Control, Workplace safety

Forty percent of acute care organizations are at risk of closure, two-thirds of which are organizations with less than 100 beds, due to financial...Read More »

Age-Friendly Health Systems

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

June 30, 2020

Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

In the U.S., the population of older adults with complex healthcare needs is growing rapidly. While the total U.S. population rose 9.7% between...Read More »