In November 2011, The Joint Commission issued a revised version of standard IC.02.04.01, regarding the influenza vaccine for licensed independent practitioners (LIP) and staff. This standard applied to all accreditation programs.
It is once again time to take a close...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 23, Issue 5
Two U.S. senators have called for the Department of Health and Human Services to convene a task force to develop strategies to reduce unnecessary hospitalization related to adverse drug events.
CMS recently amended tag number 508 in the hospital Conditions of Participation (CoP), which...
Recognizing that the healthcare sector produces a vast amount of waste and hazards to the environment, more healthcare facilities are doing their part in sustainability and greening efforts.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 23, Issue 5
Why is review of "other contraindications" important and what are some examples? Who is required to check for them? What tools can make identifying them easier, increasing the likelihood of both patients' safe use of medications and compliance with applicable elements of performance (...
True or False: A verbal order entered into the patient record should be both dated and timed (if your hospital is using the Joint Commission for deemed status purpose).
This year's AHAP conference to be held May 10-11, 2012 in Orlando, FL features its first ever educational poster session, and we'd like to share the roster with you:
The next quarterly working group call will take place on Wednesday, May 23rd at 2pm EST (1pm Central, 11am Pacific). These calls are free to join for AHAP members, simply sign up to reserve a spot!
True or False: Anticoagulation is very complex. The dangers resulting from not reaching a therapeutic level, as well as the dangers of excessive anticoagulation, put the patient at extreme risk. Ensuring that patients and families understand the importance of compliance with both dosage and...
CMS this week named 27 organizations as the first accountable care organizations, participating in the organization’s voluntary Medicare Shared Savings Program. Five of these organizations will be participating in the program’s Advance Payment ACO Model.
