The Joint Commission: The optimal and safe use of telemedicine

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
October 19, 2020
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Cybersecurity & Technology

On October 7, The Joint Commission (TJC) released a new Quick Safety alert on ...Read More »

Telemedicine projected to account for 20% of medical visits in 2020, report says

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
September 29, 2020
Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control

The volume and financial value of telemedicine visits will increase significantly in 2020 due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic...Read More »

Coronavirus: Virtual hospital at home program used for low-acuity patients

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
September 29, 2020
Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control

A Denver-based health system has used remote monitoring to care for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients who do not require...Read More »

Telehealth visits skyrocket among Americans ages 50–80

Patient Safety Monitor Journal
September 15, 2020
Patient Safety, Cybersecurity & Technology

The percentage of older adults who had ever participated in a telehealth visit rose from 4% in May 2019 to 30% in June 2020, according to the ...Read More »

Telemedicine: Helping older patients navigate common challenges

Patient Safety Monitor Journal
September 1, 2020
Patient Safety, Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control

Putting aside stereotypes and anecdotes about age and technological competence, experts say that issues like vision and hearing loss can make...Read More »

Patient Safety Monitor Journal, September 2020

Patient Safety Monitor Journal
August 31, 2020
Behavioral & Mental Health, Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety, Quality & Errors, Workplace safety, Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control

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Public Health Emergency is Extended: Blanket Waivers Continue for Now

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
August 4, 2020
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control

Now that Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar has again renewed the official declaration of a public health emergency (PHE) related...Read More »

Patient Safety Monitor Journal, August 2020

Patient Safety Monitor Journal
August 3, 2020
Behavioral & Mental Health, Patient Safety, Workplace safety, Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control, Quality & Errors

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Q&A: Centura Health on telehealth expansion

Patient Safety Monitor Journal
July 14, 2020
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors, Cybersecurity & Technology

The coronavirus pandemic and social distancing requirements prompted many healthcare organizations to start or expand their telehealth programs...Read More »

Coronavirus: 3 Steps for Reopening Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
June 29, 2020
Environment and Facilities, Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control

By Christopher Cheney

Safety, managing surgery backlogs, and ...Read More »

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