Newsletter Headlines Make a list of all areas that must have positive or negative air pressure and ensure those areas are checked regularly to avoid possible condition-level findings. For rooms in older buildings or areas that might have a harder time maintaining the correct air pressure, check every morning, particularly if expecting survey.  After the newest clarification from CMS and revisions to TJC’s Life Safety standard on providing building features to protect against fire and smoke hazards, it is recommended that healthcare facilities examine all automatic door arrangements. The Joint Commission recently released its final sentinel event statistics for 2017. The same medical miscues again top the list; however, it seems encouraging that the total number of reported sentinel events declined for a second consecutive year while the number of self-reported incidents continued to climb.
HCPro Product Spotlight Eyewash stations continue to confuse and confound healthcare organizations. Not only can they pose infection control and safety issues for workers, they can be a point of contention with surveyors, who often seem to work by different sets of rules. During this webinar, expert John R. Rosing will explain what regulators like CMS, The Joint Commission, and OSHA expect from eyewash stations.
Mac's Safety Space April 18, 2018
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