Between antibiotics losing their effectiveness, people refusing to vaccinate, and constant lapses in infection control, the threat of disease should be on the top of every physician’s and nurse’s mind. And not just because CMS and the CDC are taking notice—although they are.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has given Detroit Medical Center’s (DMC) Harper University Hospital until mid-April to correct its infection control problems or lose its federal funding, according to a story in ...
Unless you take a good inventory of the safety issues around your facility, the medical clinic or laboratory can be dangerous when the weather warms up. Here are the things safety experts say you should keep in mind to ensure your facility is safe this spring.
The practice of de-escalation isn’t as heavily researched or defined as other best practices. Even TJC’s alert cautions that there’s been little research done on its effectiveness. However, the positive results of successfully de-escalating a situation are numerous, giving facilities reason to...
A query by CMS officials questioning whether accrediting organizations (AO) that also offer consulting services face a conflict of interest drew an array of responses, including a vigorous defense by The Joint Commission (TJC).
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 30, Issue 4
Hemodialysis is one of four areas The Joint Commission (TJC) says it’s increasing focus on during surveys. With this in mind, ensure that your hospital’s hemodialysis patients remain in clear view of staff while...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 30, Issue 4
Here are some additional tips from Kathleen Good, MSN, RN, a former surveyor with TJC and now an associate of Patton Healthcare Consulting, for ensuring you keep patients safe and meet surveyor expectations.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 30, Issue 4
Hospital quality leaders who find themselves growing more skilled and successful in continuous survey readiness (CSR) activities now have two accreditation-specific certifications available to them. This article and accompanying chart will provide you with a way to compare and contrast these...
