While we are on the subject of the CMS, you may be interested to know that an update of the State Operations Manual (which is basically the foundation resource for the conduction of CMS surveys) was unveiled on June 7. Click the link above to read more.
The Joint Commission recently approved several revisions to ambulatory care standards, effective January 1, 2014, to ensure that these accreditation requirements remain relevant. Click the link above to read more about the revisions.
The Joint Commission approved new National Patient Safety Goal NPSG.06.01.01 on clinical alarm safety for hospitals and critical access hospitals in June of 2013. Click the link above to read more about the new goal and its elements of performance.
Medicare is proposing assigning stars or a different easily understood symbol to hospitals so patients can more easily compare the quality of care at various institutions. The ratings are based on some of the 100 quality measures the agency publishes, and would appear on Medicare’s Hospital...
One of the more interestingly painful survey findings that I’ve come across hinge on the use of a household item that previously had caused little angst in survey circles—I speak of the mighty tissue paper! There has been any number of survey dings resulting from tissue paper either being blown...
Three healthcare institutions that rely on advanced practice registered nurses prove that a little innovation can go a long way in improving not only access to care, but also the care itself. Click the link above to read more.
