CMS has officially put out guidance to its own state survey agencies that all its on-site surveyors should be fully vaccinated, and it expects the...Read More »
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, retaining healthcare staff has grown increasingly difficult. Between the high workload and burnout...Read More »
In 2020, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) encouraged organization leaders to examine VR as a training option because it’s a “practical, safe...Read More »
Another item that I see referenced in surveys with increasing frequency are those relating to organization’s not being able to clearly demonstrate...Read More »
One way or another, CMS is promising states that it will enforce its mandate for staff at hospitals and other providers to be fully vaccinated...Read More »
Expect hospital accrediting organizations to continue to update their standards, especially to align more with the language in CMS Conditions of...Read More »
