NQF calls for quality improvement in Emergency Care

The group’s evidence-based recommendations are designed to provide healthcare organizations with standardized methods of measuring, evaluating, and improving emergency care and patient outcomes.

Incomplete processes, insufficient documentation were top concerns in HFAP surveys

A new report released by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) says its surveyors found that in 2018, healthcare organizations had the most problems with the development of policies, alignment of procedures, and completion of assessments.

HSI returns to regular schedule next week

Hi everyone,

We're sending this edition of Hospital Safety Insider out early because of the holiday tomorrow. We'll be back to our regular scheduled next week.

Hope you like our revamped e-zine and have a great 4th of July!

Brian Ward, Editor

Joint Commission issues clarification regarding the use of power strips in patient care areas

The Joint Commission has issued a clarification regarding the use of power strips in hospitals, along with what is permitted vs. what is not permitted. The clarification, which was published in the June issue of Perspectives, comes after reportedly 20% of hospitals surveyed in 2018 had violations regarding the power strips

HFAP review offers key compliance tips on toughest EOC, Life Safety problems

With the physical environment and infection control topping the list of standards most often cited, look for HFAP surveyors to seek better documentation of inspections and testing, along with improvements in fire safety and suicide prevention.

Q&A: 2019 quality review highlights ligature risk, IC, fire safety

Healthcare Safety Leader asked HFAP officials to discuss its most recent quality review and upcoming initiatives, as well as the changes and concerns from CMS. 

Get ready for the next flu season

It's the middle of August, and chances are the flu isn't high on your list of things to think about. But the CDC and other healthcare agencies are monitoring the bug with an eye on the next season--and so should you if you want to get a handle on the potential threats.

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Hospital Safety Trainer Toolbox

Need a checklist about how to mitigate exposure to toxic chemicals? Want to quiz staff on what to do in the event of a fire? Maybe you just want to prove to leadership how safe your hospital or clinic really is? You can do all that and more with the Hospital Safety Trainer Toolbox, a quick and easy collection of tools for hospital safety professionals.

Overflowing with OSHA-based checklists, quizzes, and guides, this book will help you keep your healthcare facility safe for staff and patients alike. All the tools are downloadable and customizable, so you can tailor each one to fit your facility’s needs and challenges. Print out checklists for yourself to complete. Share quizzes with staff. Show management where the risks are and how to fix them.

Brian Ward
Editor
bward@hcpro.com


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