Handoffs (also known as transitioning) are the passing of patients between caregivers, plus the information that caregivers exchange during the...Read More »
In what is likely a result of a new survey matrix, new or revised Life Safety and Environment of Care requirements, and increased pressure from...Read More »
Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a key focus for surveyors. Schedule drills for staff on finding the emergency carts with the proper drugs to treat...Read More »
The annual CMS evaluation of accreditation organizations (AO) is out and in the hands of Congress. CMS thinks all the AOs aren’t doing as well as...Read More »
The Joint Commission unveiled a new Medication Compounding Certification (MCC) program in January with the goal of reducing the harm stemming from...Read More »
