Every year we host an anonymous salary survey for our members as a way to help gauge how the profession of survey coordinator or specialist is evolving. We are happy to announce that the 2011 survey has just launched.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to network with other accreditation professionals from across the country at this year’s AHAP conference on May 12-13 at Caesar’s Palace, Los Vegas. The 5th annual Association of Healthcare Professionals (AHAP) Conference is the live event...
Patient falls are one of the most common adverse events in a hospital setting, making them an easy target for indifference after a while. But when staff at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, a 325-bed hospital in Laguna Hills, CA, noticed a spike in its patient fall rate during...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 22, Issue 4
How humbling it is to shadow the steps of our frontline caregivers. Previously in this column, I've mentioned the incredible value in slipping into a pair of scrubs and spending time shoulder-to-shoulder with clinicians and care teams. As I continue to conduct nursing research for...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 22, Issue 4