Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

What’s new with AHAP!

September 20, 2011
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Save the date for the 6th annual AHAP Conference, May 10-11, 2012 in Orlando, FL!

The 6th Annual AHAP Conference is the live event for all things related to hospital accreditation. Take advantage of this annual event to network with other accreditation professionals from across...

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AHAP Staff Challenge: Evidence of standards compliance

September 13, 2011
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

“C” EPs require a compliance level of _____________.

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From the AHAP Blog: HHS encourages equal visitation and representation rights

September 13, 2011
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a press release this week to give added support to The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (COP) rules released in November of last year giving patients the right to choose their own visitors...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

What’s new with AHAP!

September 13, 2011
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Meet our latest member of the month!

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AHAP Staff Challenge: Infection control

September 6, 2011
Infection Control

The Joint Commission says hospitals may follow the hand hygiene guidelines of the______________ or the _________________.

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From the AHAP Blog: Drug shortages and the gray market?

September 6, 2011
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Are hard economic times and a lack of key drugs leading to more drugs being sold through the unauthorized “parallel” market known as the gray market?

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

What’s new with AHAP!

September 6, 2011
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

If you haven’t entered out Joint Commission Chapter Compliance contest, there is still time!

Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 22, Issue 9

How are you using tracers? A 2011 update

September 1, 2011
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

 

After reading this article, you will be able to:

  • Describe how tracer data is being used in hospitals
  • Discuss frequency of tracers in healthcare facilities across the country
    • ...
Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 12, Issue 9

Diffusing disruptive physician behavior

September 1, 2011
Policies and Procedures

Disruptive behavior can come in a variety of forms, from yelling and inappropriate language to physical altercations in the worst-case scenario.

Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 22, Issue 9

Bedside matters: A new look at visiting hours

September 1, 2011
Policies and Procedures

 

The relationship between hospital and patient is changing, and this evolution has been under way for a number of years. One sacred cow we find under scrutiny of late is the topic of visiting rights. In fact, as of July 1, The Joint Commission has been evaluating its compliance with...

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