Accreditation & Survey Preparation

After reading this article, you will be able to:

• Discuss changes to the PFI
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After reading this article, you will be able to:

• Describe the CMS Patient Safety
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After reading this article, you will be able to:

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Fill in the blank: It is essential that the handoff communication process include ___________________________.
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Revised standards from The Joint Commission that align with CMS requirements go into effect on July 2.Read More »

Hospitals should have processes in place that continually monitor for specific types of events, thoroughly investigating each occurrence and...Read More »

The American Society for Healthcare Engineering clarified that the CMS has not issued a new requirement regarding the use of power strips in...Read More »

A Syracuse hospital passed an April inspection required after it was cited earlier in the year for failure to protect patients from abuse....Read More »

Fill in the blank: Patients are to be informed about unanticipated outcomes of care by ____________ or ________________.Read More »

The CMS is barring the use of power strips in hospital patient care spaces including operating rooms, patient rooms, and recovery areas.Read More »