The problem of workplace violence (WPV) affects all industries, and it’s especially a concern for healthcare. But there are resources available for facilities who need help dealing with this serious issue.
In October, The Joint Commission launched a digital resource center aimed at...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 27, Issue 12
Editor’s note: The topic of maintaining proper Life Safety (LS), Environment of Care (EC), and Emergency Management (EM) documentation was brought up at the 2016 Hospital Executive Briefing in New York City. In the following edited Q&A, Steve MacArthur, a safety...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 27, Issue 12
On one hand, physicians are experts that people seek out because of their knowledge of human health. On the other, physicians are still their patients’ employees. While physicians can strongly encourage a course of action, they can’t force a patient to do it—nor can they compel patients to...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 27, Issue 12
The pressure is on for hospitals to organize their binders. Starting January 1, 2017, The Joint Commission is getting rid of its clarification process. That means facilities will be expected to have their documentation readily available during survey if they want to avoid a finding. Even if the...