Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 20, Issue 5

Stethoscopes: Far dirtier than you think they are

May 1, 2019
Infection Control

 According to a new study, stethoscopes are also very dirty, much more than should be acceptable in an industry trying to reduce infections spreading to patients. 

Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 30, Issue 5

Joint Commission wants de-escalation training

May 1, 2019
Behavioral & Mental Health

The Joint Commission (TJC) released Quick Safety 47: De-escalation in...

Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 30, Issue 5

SHEA urges increased focus on infection prevention

May 1, 2019
Infection Control

A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report states the number of cases involving superbugs have leveled off in U.S. hospitals. 

Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 30, Issue 5

CMS revises immediate jeopardy process

May 1, 2019
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Be prepared to be held accountable for actions by contractors, staff, or volunteers that result in noncompliance with CMS’ Conditions of Participation (CoP) and put a patient in harm’s way. Even if those actions are unintentional, your facility still could face a finding of immediate jeopardy (...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 20, Issue 5

Many patients using anticoagulants are taking aspirin the same day

May 1, 2019
Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

Taking both puts patients at a significant higher risk of adverse outcomes, including major bleeding events

Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 30, Issue 5

Sentinel event statistics for 2018

May 1, 2019
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

The Joint Commission (TJC) has released its full sentinel event data for 2018. Published annually in the March edition of Perspectives, TJC uses these statistics to determine areas of concern for the upcoming year.

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

Prioritize sepsis assessments in your overcrowded emergency department

April 30, 2019
Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

Emergency department crowding leads to a significant increase in door-to-antibiotic time for septic patients, ...

Mac's Safety Space - Volume 13, Issue 4

Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day: EOC orientation and ongoing education

April 29, 2019
Environment and Facilities, Physical environment, Accreditation & Survey Preparation
By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

Going to touch on a couple of things this week. First up? Ed-yoo-ma-cation!

A week or so back, I received an email encouraging me to list what educational...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

In-Hospital Delirium Predictive of Readmission, Discharge to Postacute Facilities, ER Visits

April 23, 2019
Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures

In-hospital delirium is a predictor of readmission, emergency department visits, and discharge to a location other than home, recent ...

Mac's Safety Space - Volume 13, Issue 4

I’d like to know, can you tell me, please don’t tell me: Behavioral health and egress

April 22, 2019
Environment and Facilities, Physical environment
By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

In response to last week’s modified Top 10 list (there’s been a request for another list regarding point-of-care/point-of-service staff knowledge of EC stuff—coming soon...

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