Between hand hygiene, sterile practices, environmental cleaning, and a host of other infection control best practices, the healthcare industry has come a long way in taking precautions to prevent patient infections. But according to the CDC, approximately 1.7 million healthcare-...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 4
The Joint Commission is soliciting comments as part of a follow-up field review for its diagnostic imaging standards. These changes address quality and safety issues associated with diagnostic imaging, specifically surrounding the qualifications and competency for radiologists...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 4
CMS has unveiled its fiscal year (FY) 2013 financial report, a far-ranging document examining not only the organization itself but also accreditation organizations across the spectrum of healthcare programs.
What are the various questions you should ask when assessing a patient to determine which communication aide will work best for this patient? List all that apply.
