Use the July 11 CMS memo reminding hospitals of their obligations under the federal EMTALA law as a good opportunity to review policies and to educate doctors, nurses, and other personnel on requirements for caring for emergent patients who are pregnant or experiencing pregnancy loss.
An important part of the diversion prevention and detection initiatives of any institution is limiting access to controlled drugs through physical security measures and instituting measures that allow identification of the culprit when diversion does occur.
Anyone who thought that COVID19 would be appearing in the rearview mirror as we sped down the highway of life came face-to-face with a double dose of double-downing as the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, announced that the ...
It’s the 21stcentury, and the importance of communication cannot be understated. Crafting an effective message is key for so many patient safety and accreditation compliance challenges, whether it’s getting staff to follow hand-washing policies, convincing communities to get screened...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 7
It can be harrowing when a surveyor and their team arrive at your facility. Even though you’ve spent a good chunk of time getting ready for the survey, you’ll undoubtedly still feel like you’ve left something to chance.
It’s been an interesting past year in the life safety world. The ...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed dropping Medicare coverage for audio-only telehealth services once the Covid-19 public health emergency is over.
The proposal imperils a service that had become popular during the pandemic, when health systems shifted in-person...
