So, jumping back a little in time, I want to loop back to the physical environment “problem list” identified in CMS’ most recent assessment of the...Read More »
Get your respiratory protection program up to date and make sure it’s written and enforced, because OSHA inspectors are pressing to put those...Read More »
Keep required documents up to date and ready for surveyors, and have someone within the hospital leadership team available to come in on short...Read More »
Get your respiratory protection program up to date and make sure it’s written and enforced, because OSHA inspectors are pressing to put those...Read More »
Brush up on discharge procedures and requirements, and review communication with post-acute care (PAC) providers, CMS says, including discharges...Read More »
In its ever-increasing strategies to assert control over the accreditation survey process, the good folks at CMS have basically instructed the...Read More »
As a nurse, regulatory specialist, and certified executive coach, Rachelle Babin brings a unique perspective to leadership, accreditation, and quality. Her 25 years of healthcare experience spans a variety of settings...
In 2021, the nation’s oldest and largest standard-setting body, The Joint Commission (TJC), celebrated its 70th year of accrediting healthcare organizations. Approximately 90% of accredited hospitals in the U.S. utilize TJC. While there are other accrediting organizations (AO), including Det...
