April 17, 2018

Joint Commission Urges Hospitals to Protect Workers from Abuse

The Joint Commission is the latest healthcare heavy-hitter to call for better protection of healthcare workers, announcing on Tuesday the creation of Sentinel Event Alert 59, which addresses violence—physical and verbal—against healthcare workers.

Briefings on Accreditation and Quality

CMS and Joint Commission clarify door-closing devices standards

Examine all automatic door arrangements in light of the newest clarification on fire doors from CMS and revisions to The Joint Commission’s Life Safety standard on providing building features to protect against fire and smoke hazards.

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Healthcare and Law Enforcement: Working Together Instead of Against Each Other

A working relationship with law enforcement is key to the safety, efficacy, and well-being of everyone in the hospital. While hospitals and law enforcement usually work well together, they have different goals. During this webinar, expert Lisa Terry will review the hospital’s role in successfully partnering with law enforcement and discuss how to balance best practices for ensuring the safety of patients as well as the hospital staff.

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