The Joint Commission has updated its sentinel events statistics, according to an official statement on the accrediting organization’s Web site. The updates can be viewed here.
True or false: Hospitals not only need to monitor time frames for reporting critical test results and values, they must also monitor the timeliness of reporting routine test results and values.
Every so often, AHAP receives a request to help get the word out about an open position that might be of interest to our members, and we’re always happy to help. Here is a description of a Manager of Accreditation we received information on.
True or false: An admission history and physical completed within 30 days prior to admission must be updated with any changes in the patient’s condition prior to the patient receiving anesthesia or up to 24 hours after admission if the patient is not having a procedure that requires anesthesia...
The Joint Commission recently announced a clarification on Information Management standard IM.02.02.01. This standard deals with the area of abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, and dose designations.
True or false: It is important to educate patients and families on ways to prevent infection and the spread of infection by informing them about proper hand washing techniques, the use of hand gels, respiratory hygiene, and other infection control measures.
Attention accreditation professionals: the AHAP Conference is next week! You can still register for the conference that will take place on May 6 and 7 in Las Vegas by clicking here.
