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AHAP Staff Challenge: Provision of care

November 8, 2011
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

True or False: It is not necessary for community hospitals to have processes in place for accepting referrals if they do not want to.

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From the AHAP Blog: Joint Commission and SGS team up for accreditation/ ISO program

November 8, 2011
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

The Joint Commission announced this week that it will work with SGS, a leading verification, inspection, certification, and testing company, to offer a coordinated accreditation and ISO certification package.

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What’s new with AHAP!

November 8, 2011
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Take our latest benchmarking survey!

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AHAP Staff Challenge: Medication management

November 1, 2011
Quality & Errors

True or False: A hospital may use some discretion when developing its list of sound-alike/look-alike medications used by the facility.

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From the AHAP Blog: New FAQ posted on storing laryngoscope blades

November 1, 2011
Policies and Procedures

The Joint Commission has posted its latest Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) information, discussing the processing and storage of laryngoscope blades.

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What’s new with AHAP!

November 1, 2011
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Last chance to join us on the podium!

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AHAP Staff Challenge: Emergency Management

October 25, 2011
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

True or False: When developing your Emergency Operations Plan, you should seek input from medical staff leadership and hospital leadership.

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From the AHAP Blog: Joint Commission Critical Access Hospital Accreditation program receives CMS recognition

October 25, 2011
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have granted deeming authority to The Joint Commission to accredit critical access hospitals, effective November 21, 2011.

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What’s new with AHAP!

October 25, 2011
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

AHAP is currently seeking speakers to present at the 2012 AHAP Sixth Annual Conference to be held May 10-11, 2012 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL.

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AHAP Staff Challenge: Medication safety

October 18, 2011
Quality & Errors

True or False: Heparin should be administered continuously, via a programmable pump, intravenously.

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