If you are expecting a survey from your accreditation organization (AO) in the upcoming weeks and months, check in with your liaison. Some AOs are...Read More »
Hospitals invest heavily in accreditation readiness, communi-cation protocols, and patient safety systems. But when a case moves into litigation,...Read More »
Accreditation and quality leaders have long relied on The Joint Commission (TJC)’s most frequently scored standards as a barometer for risk of...Read More »
Accreditation and quality leaders face mounting pressure from multiple directions, exposing weaknesses tied to higher stakes. What once resulted...Read More »
Hospitals and health systems this year are navigating a complex mix of financial pressure, rising patient acuity, workforce shortages, and rapid...Read More »
Hospitals must report adverse actions taken against the privileges of a physician or dentist to the National Practitioner Data Bank. Hospitals...Read More »
The mechanics of survey readiness—policies, committees, documentation, and compliance artifacts—remain necessary. However, they are no longer...Read More »
As accreditation and quality leaders look toward a strong and sustainable 2026, the pressure points are operational. The challenge now is how...Read More »
