The Joint Commission (TJC) has announced staff members are no longer required to wear a mask during surveys and that standards revisions continue...Read More »
An important part of the diversion prevention and detection initiatives of any institution is limiting access to controlled drugs through physical...Read More »
It can be harrowing when a surveyor and their team arrive at your facility. Even though you’ve spent a good chunk of time getting ready for the...Read More »
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed dropping Medicare coverage for audio-only telehealth services once the Covid-19...Read More »
CMS is again reminding hospitals of their obligations under federal law to help pregnant women in medical emergencies, but with the added emphasis...Read More »
It seems that every week when I look for topics upon which to pontificate, I periodically try to find things that don’t (necessarily) focus on the...Read More »
