Dialysis tips

March 1, 2019
Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 20 Issue 3
Infection Control, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Here are some additional tips from Kathleen Good, MSN, RN, a former surveyor with TJC and now an associate of Patton Healthcare...Read More »

Part one: ECRI tech hazards 2019

March 1, 2019
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 30 Issue 3
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

The ECRI Institute published its annual list of the top 10 health technology hazards facing healthcare in 2019. Longtime readers will recognize...Read More »

Examine your dialysis space to ensure room to separate infectious patients

March 1, 2019
Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 20 Issue 3
Infection Control, Patient Safety, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Hemodialysis is one of four areas The Joint Commission (TJC) says it’s ...Read More »

Challenges of antibiotic stewardship in the ICU

February 19, 2019
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 13 Issue 8
Infection Control

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Infection Control Quiz

January 30, 2019
STET General CAMH
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

This is considered a top compliance issue by The Joint Commission

Disinfection and Sterilization Tracer

January 29, 2019
STET Tracers
Infection Control, Quality & Errors

Cleaning and Disinfecting of Equipment; Focus on Flash Sterilization in the Operating Room/Ambulatory Areas

Manage the environment, manage infection control risks

January 10, 2019
Mac's Safety Space - Volume 13 Issue 1
Environment and Facilities, Physical environment, Infection Control
By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

In looking back at...Read More »

Infection-Free Vaccination: Safely Storing, Handling, Injecting, and Infusing Medications

July 31, 2018
Webinars
Infection Control, Patient Safety

Safe storage, handling, injection, and infusion of vaccines can prevent infections, but those practices must be taught to and consistently performed correctly by nurses, pharmacists, and any other healthcare providers who prepare and deliver injectable and infusible medications.

Hospitals need to test for Legionella

January 1, 2018
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 29 Issue 1
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

As we begin 2018, it’s time to crack down on the spread of waterborne pathogens such as Legionella. Because even if you aren’t thinking about them...Read More »

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Joint Commission elaborates on accreditation reports, suicide risks, and toilet seats

December 1, 2017
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 28 Issue 12
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Policies and Procedures, Behavioral & Mental Health

The 2017 Chicago session of The Joint Commission’s annual Executive Briefings saw a far-ranging discussion on the future of accreditation....Read More »

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