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 »
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 »
Best estimates from The Joint Commission (TJC) suggest that 90-100 surgical fires occur annually in the United States, creating safety hazards for...Read More »
Determining how your facility addresses requests for information about how it complies with CMS’ Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (...Read More »
