Articles in Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 15 Issue 6

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

HHS says it will give 60 days’ notice before ending PHE

February 9, 2021
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

HHS says it will give states 60 days’ notice before it officially ends the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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Joint Commission issues alert to help nurses, healthcare workers with COVID-19 crisis

February 9, 2021
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Healthcare Staff, Infection Control

One Iowa nurse quoted in the publication explained in stark terms how the continuing onslaught of COVID-19 is pushing nurses and other frontline healthcare workers beyond physical exhaustion and inflicting emotional damage on those who care for patients.

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CMS updates accrediting organizations on when to pause surveys

February 5, 2021
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

CMS tells AOs they can put surveys on hold, if necessary. But not all AOs may change current schedules.