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The latest news and analysis about patient safety and healthcare quality.
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
 

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COVID-19 Vaccines Prevented Nearly 140,000 Deaths in the U.S.
The study, published online by the journal Health Affairs, is one of the first to assess the impacts of state-level vaccination campaigns to address the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release from RAND, a nonprofit research organization that, along with Indiana University researchers, conducted the study.
 

News & Analysis

COVID-19 Surge Prompts DNV to Switch Annual NIAHO Surveys to Remote Only
The second-largest accreditation organization (AO) in the country will continue to do triennial hospital surveys as required by CMS, but will now conduct NIAHO® annual surveys only remotely.
How Advancing Automation Can Improve Medication Management
Automation in healthcare grows more present all the time. In the pharmacy, robotics and other automation systems now help us maintain inventories, dispense medications, and reduce time, cost, and errors. Because medicine cannot operate through these solutions alone, maintaining the human connection remains a priority. But how do we balance human and machine for the best patient outcomes?
I-PASS Reaches Major Milestones
I-PASS has developed methods for improving communication during transitions—and the I-PASS Institute has just celebrated its fifth year using its process. Partnering with more than 100 U.S. hospitals, the I-PASS Institute and the I-PASS Study Group have seen significant successes over the past decade.
PSQH: The Podcast

PSQH: The Podcast Episode 35 - Improving Infection Control in Vascular Access

On episode 35 of PSQH: The Podcast, epidemiologist Robert Garcia talks about the need to improve infection control in vascular access.

Upcoming webinar

OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard: An EVS-Focused Overview

EVS workers are classified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as healthcare workers along with security, registration, maintenance, dietary, and contractors. OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) was published in the Federal Register on June 21, 2021 and will be in effect for six months. This September 15 webinar will provide an overview of the ETS and look at the implications for EVS healthcare workers and contractors.
 

Industry Events

Monday, 9/13 - NAHQ Next Annual Conference (virtual)

Monday, 9/20 - AHIMA21: Health Data and Information Conference (virtual)

Monday, 9/20 - Patient Experience Symposium 2021

Sunday, 10/10 - ASHRM 2021 Annual Conference

 

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The CMS Compliance Crosswalk, 2021 Edition

The CMS Compliance Crosswalk, 2021 Edition, shows you how to comply with each Condition of Participation (CoP) set forth by CMS and highlights which requirements from The Joint Commission and other accrediting organizations correspond to individual CoPs.

 

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