Accreditation & Survey Preparation

In this Q&A session, we delve into the intricate world of healthcare accreditation with Kurt Patton, MS, RPh, founder and...Read More »

Expect CMS to maintain its concentration on complaint surveys as the agency continues to work on its post-COVID-19 backlog through the start of...Read More »

Or is looking back looking forward?

First off, I want to wish you all the very brightest and most prosperous New Year—it’s been a while...Read More »

Hospitals no longer must worry about new—or in some cases even old—ligature risk extension requests (LRER) for deficiencies that cannot be...Read More »

We will be conducting planned service maintenance for the Accreditation & Quality Compliance Center on Saturday, December 16, 2023, beginning...Read More »

Apparently, there is. (Who knew?)

Going back once again to devil in the details of Joint Commission surveys during the first six months of...Read More »

Facilities might start seeing more CMS surveys soon as the agency lowers the initial level of certification for its own Life Safety Code...Read More »

Reducing physical risks for self-harm remains a key part of meeting CMS requirements to provide patient care in a safe setting, but don’t focus...Read More »

The pivotal role of accreditation leaders is undeniable in ensuring patient outcomes and institutional integrity. Tasked with navigating the maze...Read More »

When you look at a lot of the “traditional” conditions that end up presenting during survey—propped doors, unsecured or improperly segregated gas...Read More »