Best estimates from The Joint Commission (TJC) suggest that 90-100 surgical fires occur annually in the United States, creating safety hazards for...Read More »
Safety problems identified within the physical environment account for 60%–70% of deficiencies scored by The Joint Commission (TJC) during surveys...Read More »
In general, I think it can be rather instructive when (and to what degree) our friends in Chicago modify an existing Sentinel Event Alert,...Read More »
The clinical director of The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Standards Interpretation Group is warning hospitals that one of the greatest risks for...Read More »
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 »
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 »
Halloween is almost upon us, followed by a two-month holiday season starting with Thanksgiving and going through New Year’s. That means it’s time...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 »
