Q&A: Water fixture maintenance

January 26, 2021
Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 22 Issue 2
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities

Showerheads, faucets, and spigots: Maintaining them and keeping them operating smoothly is key to both savings for your healthcare facility and...Read More »

Q&A: Water fixture infection control

January 26, 2021
Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 22 Issue 2
Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

It’s common knowledge that healthcare water systems can be a source of healthcare-acquired infections (HAI) if not cleaned properly. Just ask any...Read More »

CMS puts hospital surveys on limited hold as surge continues

January 26, 2021
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 15 Issue 4
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control

CMS is putting a general hold on hospital surveys, except for those dealing with immediate jeopardy situations, for at least 30 days, in...Read More »

How healthcare workers can prepare for the unexpected

January 19, 2021
Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 22 Issue 2
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Patient Safety

When 9/11 took place, NYC healthcare facilities were thrown into chaos trying to establish communication and coordination during the biggest...Read More »

Use these lists to organize and prepare for HR review

January 19, 2021
Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 3 Issue 2
Leadership & Finance, Policies and Procedures, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Having your documentation organized for survey is always a challenge, but especially so when dealing with HR requirements and personnel files....Read More »

CMS creates web portal for questions about 1135 waivers, PHE

January 19, 2021
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 15 Issue 3
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

CMS creates easier way to ask about waivers during the current public health emergency, which has now been extended to April 21.Read More »

Hospital-at-home program has hurdles, but can open up bed space

January 12, 2021
Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 3 Issue 2
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities

That new waiver will allow hospitals to bill Medicare for nursing for...Read More »

TJC seeks input on new requirements for workplace violence prevention, resuscitative services

January 12, 2021
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 15 Issue 2
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety

The Joint Commission is asking for feedback on proposed changes to hospital requirements on resuscitation and the long-awaited new elements of...Read More »

DNV GL may do reaccreditation surveys remotely, other AOs decline

January 5, 2021
Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 3 Issue 2
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

DNV GL Healthcare will conduct full, deemed reaccreditation surveys remotely, under certain conditions approved by CMS. Other accreditation...Read More »

AAAHC issues COVID-19 risk prevention guidelines

January 5, 2021
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 15 Issue 1
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

Following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)...Read More »

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