Q: The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has recently issued for CMS to implement to improve event reporting structures. How can I make sure I comply with the recommendations that will eventually trickle down to my facility?
In connection to Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 4-10), The Joint Commission has launched a new program to encourage patients and their families to take a more active role in staying involved and informed in their care and the care of their loved ones. This program, called the 2012 SAFE...
While the AHAP Blog tries to stay focused on hospital accreditation, we also like to keep you informed on related topics outside the realm of CMS and The Joint Commission, such as physician education, as it can impact many areas of standards compliance in the future.
Ever since The Joint Commission announced its focus on second generation tracers in fall 2011, hospitals have looked for ways to work with their tracer process to make the most of this new concept. Traditional tracers, since they first arrived on the scene, have been an integral...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 23, Issue 3
There are some days when the field of patient safety gets a little down on itself about the slow pace of change in the past couple of decades. However, credence should be given to the specialized field and industry it has...
