Two experts explain what new accreditation specialists need to know
The accreditation world can be a perplexing place. Accreditation specialists are expected to be up to date on forever-shifting healthcare regulations. They have to make sure every aspect of their facility is compliant...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 28, Issue 9
In healthcare, the words “Immediate Jeopardy” carry roughly the same meaning as “my brakes aren’t working,” “why is the tiger enclosure empty?” and “Vesuvius is rumbling really loudly today.”
In other words, something has already gone wrong and you have to move very quickly to stop it...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 28, Issue 9
A patient is being registered at a hospital. Registration requests to see identification, which states that the patient is male. However, the patient identifies as female, and the electronic medical record (EMR) only has male or female fields. Which one should the registrar select?
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 28, Issue 9
In May, The Joint Commission issued clarifications on its 2012 Life Safety Code® (LSC)–related requirements for fire doors, fire drills, and emergency department (ED) occupancy. Here’s a look at the four clarifications and what they mean.