The Joint Commission has launched the much-discussed “Leading Practice Library,” in which accredited hospitals and other organizations can look at solutions crafted by other accredited organizations.
True or false: It is important to educate caregivers on the risks of coagulation therapy, potential drug or food interactions, and the importance of proper monitoring and follow up.
The Joint Commission has added a clarification to standard RC.02.01.01, EP 4, under the Record of Care, Treatment, and Services chapter. This clarification is a follow-up to a request by CMS on informed consent documentation.
Several major issues have been addressed or streamlined headed into 2011, The Joint Commission stated during its recent Executive Briefings session in New York City. Many of these changes are intended to put an end to ongoing problematic standards, end several-year-long debates, and clarify...
Lean works for healthcare. It has simple concepts to learn and teach. However, Lean projects are far from easy to undertake. Accomplishing Lean requires hard work, and it is tiring. The “easy” part of Lean is the basic philosophy, which is clear and concise and something on which staff members...
