Policies and Procedures

The problem with suggesting that complex issues can be addressed through “absolute” solutions is that, unless used in algebra, absolutes rarely...Read More »

Network seeks to reduce drug diversion, increase reporting rate

May 26, 2020

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21 Issue 6

Data Tracking, Medical Error Prevention, Medication Management, Policies and Procedures

An Atlanta-based nonprofit organization that focuses on drug diversion prevention has launched an online forum that it hopes will change the...Read More »

Study: Patients equally satisfied with virtual encounters compared to in-person visits

May 26, 2020

Accreditation Insider - Volume 14 Issue 22

Policies and Procedures, Quality Improvement, Telemedicine

The advent of COVID-19 has fueled the rise of telemedicine, accelerating growth beyond what was even imaginable only three months ago. Along with...Read More »

How to use virtual visits to connect coronavirus patients with loved ones

May 19, 2020

Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 2 Issue 6

COVID-19, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality Improvement

For COVID-19 patients, virtual visits at AdventHealth have generated significant benefits, says Pam Guler, MHA, vice president and chief...Read More »

Use online resources to help you sort out changing protocols and policies

May 19, 2020

Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 2 Issue 6

COVID-19, Policies and Procedures

Feeling like you can’t find the latest, updated government guidance on infection control, hospital and provider waivers, or much of anything else...Read More »

Coronavirus Care Rationing: ‘It’s Not Just About Ventilators’

May 13, 2020

Accreditation Insider - Volume 14 Issue 21

COVID-19, Policies and Procedures, PPE

In addition to ventilators, there are four primary care rationing scenarios during the coronavirus pandemic, a bioethicist says.Read More »

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