Policies and Procedures

One Joint Commission survey finding I’ve noticed cropping up in a couple of instances has to do with the routine inspection, testing, and...Read More »

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By the time the general public hears about an impaired clinician, whether it's a nurse, technician, or physician, it is often too late to head an...Read More »

Q: At my facility, we don’t have someone working the front desk until 11am. Could this affect my survey results?Read More »

Policies and procedures are the backbone of the hospital and provide the aim and direction of hospital operations.Read More »

One of AHAP’s sister blogs, the Patient Safety Monitor Blog,...Read More »

The Joint Commission has posted its latest Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) information, discussing the processing and storage of laryngoscope...Read More »

The relationship between hospital and patient is changing, and this evolution has been under way for a number of years. One sacred cow...Read More »

Chronic wounds not only affect millions of patients, but they also represent a significant burden to the healthcare professionals who are trying...Read More »

Disruptive behavior can come in a variety of forms, from yelling and inappropriate language to physical altercations in the worst-case scenario.Read More »