As the result of a CMS directive, unannounced surveys for organizations started in 2006. If you are undergoing a deemed status survey, your visit...Read More »
To assist organizations in improving their credentialing and privileging processes, the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (...Read More »
In my mind’s eye, I always think that I’ve covered certain topics in posts gone by (and I suspect this is one of those recurring risk assessment...Read More »
Environmentally sustainable healthcare is not only a patient safety issue but can also save hospitals money in the long run, said executives with...Read More »
In the coming year, hospitals accredited by The Joint Commission will see more on-site complaint surveys, plus more focus on their progress...Read More »
The date on the most recent edition of CMS State Operations Manual, Appendix A, now says it was revised as of July 21, 2023. But the latest update...Read More »
With healthcare cyberattacks on the rise, the Joint Commission has issued guidance for health system executives on how to react once a data breach...Read More »
CMS is worried that hospitals have too much advance notice of when surveyors will be on the premises to audit patient safety practices and...Read More »
