Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Identify three things that are monitored on a continual basis while a patient is receiving anesthesia or moderate to deep sedation.Read More »

The Joint Commission now requires that accredited organizations complete or request extensions for any Plans for Improvement that exceed the...Read More »

Editor's note: In this new feature, BOJ advisor Jodi Eisenberg, MHA, CPHQ, CPMSM, CSHA, manager of accreditation,...Read More »

Rubber wristbands have become a ubiquitous sight in the U.S. Whether supporting a cause or memorializing a friend, these colored wristbands are...Read More »

Rubber wristbands have become a ubiquitous sight in the U.S. Whether supporting a cause or memorializing a friend, these colored wristbands are...Read More »

Editor's note: Previously, Sena Blickenstaff, BSN, MBA, principal with Compass Clinical Consulting, discussed how...Read More »

The implementation of new and revised diagnostic imaging standards from The Joint Commission has been postponed for a year.Read More »

Fill in the blank: The Joint Commission standards that cover sedation and anesthesia apply to all patients in any setting who receive...Read More »

The CMS last week announced changes to its quality improvement organization program that re designed to help hospitals improve patient safety and...Read More »

A new rule from the CMS eliminates regulations seen as excessively burdensome on healthcare providers.Read More »