Asymptomatic Carriers of C. Diff May Be Significant Source of Infection at Hospitals

Source: Hospital Safety Insider

Screening for asymptomatic carriers of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) at the time of admission could reduce infection rates,

IHI Pushes Safety as a Primary Business Strategy

Source: Hospital Safety Insider

Hospital leaders must adopt safety and quality as primary business strategies, rather than regarding them as tertiary metrics that rank below finances and other stressors on the C suite’s list of top priorities.

Getting a word in edgewise: Take back the power!

Source: Mac's Safety Space

We’re looking at a lot of cusps this week—the ending of one year and the beginning of another; the end of a decade and the beginning of the latest edition of the roaring ’20s, so I figured I’d do a quick kickoff post for your consideration.

Clarification: 1135 waivers, temporary suspension of rules during a disaster

Joint Commission (TJC)–accredited hospitals and critical access hospitals must have a process in their policies for requesting an 1135 waiver from CMS, which is issued during a disaster or emergency when conditions necessitate modifying or temporarily lifting CMS requirements.

Guest column: Explore using software to improve operational audits and patient safety

What about operational audits? How do you gather information related to facility, department, and patient safety? If you’re still using spreadsheets, there’s a better way. The same GRC software can also be used to help with operational audits.

Creating a culture of safety

If an inspector comes by tomorrow, there’s always a chance you’ll be dinged for something big, even if you’ve escaped previous inspections unscathed. 

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