I know we’ve probably discussed this as much as we need to (or perhaps want to), but I want to touch on (hopefully for the last time) what is actually called out in the Federal regulations. I think it could be instructive as one prepares for managing survey findings based on what might best be...
In this Q&A session, we delve into the intricate world of healthcare accreditation with Kurt Patton, MS, RPh, founder and president emeritus of Patton Healthcare Consulting. With a rich history at The Joint Commission (TJC), including a tenure as executive director of...
Expect CMS to maintain its concentration on complaint surveys as the agency continues to work on its post-COVID-19 backlog through the start of the new year. Also look for OSHA to continue its focus on workplace violence protections in healthcare while CMS and its umbrella agency, the Department...
First off, I want to wish you all the very brightest and most prosperous New Year—it’s been a while since a new year has totally delivered on its promise, but I (as always) choose to remain optimistic until proven otherwise.
Hospitals no longer must worry about new—or in some cases even old—ligature risk extension requests (LRER) for deficiencies that cannot be corrected within 60 days. However, hospitals still need to perform risk assessments and have a way to reduce the potential for patients to harm themselves,...
Hospitals no longer must worry about new—or in some cases even old—ligature risk extension requests (LRER) for deficiencies that cannot be corrected within 60 days. However, hospitals still need to perform risk assessments and have a way to reduce the potential for patients to harm themselves,...
We will be conducting planned service maintenance for the Accreditation & Quality Compliance Center on Saturday, December 16, 2023, beginning at 7:00 a.m. ET. The maintenance should not exceed 3 hours. Please be advised that the Accreditation & Quality Compliance Center may be...
Facilities might start seeing more CMS surveys soon as the agency lowers the initial level of certification for its own Life Safety Code® (LSC) surveyor candidates.
Facilities might start seeing more CMS surveys soon as the agency lowers the initial level of certification for its own Life Safety Code® (LSC) surveyor candidates.