Review your policies and procedures for treating suicidal patients in general acute inpatient and emergency care areas following newly finalized recommendations from The Joint Commission.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 29, Issue 1
George Mills, MBA, FASHE, CEM, CHFM, CHSP, who had served as director of engineering since The Joint Commission established its engineering department six years ago, resigned from the post effective October 9, 2017. But the time had come, he says, to find a more hands-on...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 29, Issue 1
In September, The Joint Commission published Sentinel Event Alert 58, warning healthcare organizations about the dangers of inadequate handoff communications.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 29, Issue 1
Most would agree 2017 was a long and bizarre year and looking ahead, there’s plenty of news, regulations, and facts that you’ll need to remember. With that in mind, we’ve made you this nifty index of all the BOAQ articles of 2017!
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 29, Issue 1
As we begin 2018, it’s time to crack down on the spread of waterborne pathogens such as Legionella. Because even if you aren’t thinking about them, the federal government and accrediting organizations are. And if surveyors are feeling the pressure, that means you will, too.