The ECRI Institute published its annual list of the top 10 health technology hazards for the industry. In part two, we look at the top five dangers. To guide readers through the hazards, BOAQ spoke to several experts about each hazard and how to prevent them.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 29, Issue 5
Earlier this year there was some confusion over CMS’ texting policies. The agency later confirmed that providers are allowed to text patient health information (PHI) using a secure messaging app. However, texting medical orders is still forbidden.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 29, Issue 5
If you thought The Joint Commission and other accrediting organizations (AO) were already under the proverbial gun from CMS, get ready—the House Energy and Commerce committee is launching an investigation into hospital patient safety.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 29, Issue 4
Ideally, everyone could go to work without having to worry about harassment and reprisal. But since this isn’t an ideal world, healthcare organizations must act. Kate Fenner, PhD, RN, is managing director of Compass Clinical Consulting, specializes in organizational optimization, performance...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 29, Issue 4
On July 1, 2018, The Joint Commission will implement three new elements of performance (EP) for maternity care. The announcement, which came in the latest R3 Report, is intended to reduce the risk of transmitting diseases like HIV and syphilis from mother to newborn.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 29, Issue 4
One of the major concerns former Joint Commission surveyor Ernest Allen has with CMS’ new ligature standards is that they don’t distinguish between geriatric and adult behavioral health units.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 29, Issue 4
Thanks to a January rule change, if a Joint Commission surveyor sees anyone who directly cares for patients fail to perform required hand hygiene, that person’s healthcare organization will receive a requirement for improvement (RFI).
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 29, Issue 4
The ECRI Institute published its annual list of the top 10 health technology hazards for the industry. Readers will note that several of the top hazards in 2018 are the same as those in 2017. To guide readers through the hazards, BOAQ spoke to several experts about each hazard and how to prevent...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 29, Issue 3
When it comes to preventing patient suicides, CMS has not been idle. In December 2017, the agency expanded its definitions of ligature (hanging) risks and its expectations on suicide prevention.