Patient Safety

On July 20, a gunman set off tear gas and opened fire in a crowded Aurora, Colo., theater at a midnight movie screening, killing 12 and injuring...Read More »

First and foremost, it goes without saying that we all want to do the right thing, at the right time, for the right patient the first time, and...Read More »

It's that time of year again, when infection preventionists (IP) and safety officers begin to plan their ­annual employee flu...Read More »

Q: What information should I have on hand about clinical contracts during a survey?Read More »

The threat of loss of accreditation is one that keeps survey coordinators and hospital leaders awake at night, but for most hospitals, it's more...Read More »

There are certain requirements and regulatory factors that pose perpetual challenges for hospitals, familiar burdens that elicit...Read More »

Test your staff's knowledge of The Joint Commission's rights, ethics, and communication standards. Answers are on p. 12.Read More »

There are certain requirements and regulatory factors that pose perpetual challenges for hospitals, familiar burdens that elicit...Read More »

Medicare recently amplified its effort to improve healthcare quality and reduce costs by naming 89 new accountable care organizations (ACO). The...Read More »

In 2009, The Joint Commission added Leadership standard LD.03.01.01, "Leaders create and maintain a culture of safety and quality...Read More »