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Bylaws and other governing documents: The Medical Executive Committee's role

November 29, 2022
Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 4 Issue 11
Accreditation, Policies and Procedures

Medical staffs have various documents that address how they self-govern themselves. All medical staffs are required to have medical staff bylaws....Read More »

Steps are being taken to combat workplace violence as assaults on nurses rise

November 28, 2022
Healthcare Safety Leader - Volume 30 Issue 11
Environment and Facilities, Worker Safety, Workplace Violence

Violence against nurses is rising. Here are some steps about what's being done to combat workplace violence.Read More »

Maybe these maps and legends have been misunderstood…

November 28, 2022
Mac's Safety Space - Volume 16 Issue 11
Accreditation, Environment of Care, Joint Commission

Some highlights that might be useful as we close out survey year 2022 and embark upon the 2023 open season on the environment.

Join us for a demo of Accreditation and Quality Compliance Center

November 22, 2022
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 16 Issue 48
Accreditation, Patient Safety

We know you enjoy your free content from Accreditation and Quality Compliance Advisor. Now it's time to learn how a paid subscription to...Read More »

Get documents ready for surveyors because they may only ask once

November 22, 2022
Healthcare Safety Leader - Volume 30 Issue 11
Accreditation, Environment of Care, Joint Commission

Download The Joint Commission’s (TJC) document review checklist and ensure you have all the documents available for surveyors before they leave...Read More »

What’s that smell?

November 21, 2022
Mac's Safety Space - Volume 16 Issue 11
Environment and Facilities, Environment of Care, Life Safety

The other day, I fielded a question regarding the use of plug-in air fresheners and what regulatory-based prohibitions/allowances might be...Read More »

What’s wrong in this photograph?

November 15, 2022
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 16 Issue 47
Accreditation, Environment and Facilities, Life Safety, Survey Preparation

What’s the problem in this photograph and how would you fix it if you were to find this in your hospital’s kitchen?Read More »

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