The prevention of suicide and other forms of patient self-harm continues to be a focus of CMS and accrediting organizations (AO). While CMS does...Read More »
Artificial intelligence and machine learning present opportunities in the credentialing and enrollment processes within the healthcare industry...Read More »
Surveyors from CMS could start appearing along with survey teams from each accrediting organization as the federal agency resumes its full AO...Read More »
Critical access hospitals (CAH) that are accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) will now have the option to create a single, unified medical...Read More »
No single healthcare facility will beat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) alone—nor will one industry, field, or even country. To prevent a world...Read More »
When accreditation organization (AO) surveyors show up for survey, people automatically become nervous. The reaction is natural. Yes, the...Read More »
We can finally close the book, so to speak, on survey year 2022 and, in so doing, ponder the forces that come into play to increase the degree(s)...Read More »
Ensure your workers are up to date on respirator fit testing and falls protection protocols, especially if OSHA has cited your healthcare facility...Read More »
