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Patient restraints are dangerous, review your policies on their use. Also, CMS and TJC gear up to resume surveys
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News Headlines | NIOSH Compiles Disinfectant Safety, Health Hazard Info Amid COVID-19 | The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently collected safety and health information on cleaners and disinfectants that employers can use in their hazard communication programs. The NIOSH material includes a table of health hazards and protective measures for chemicals used as disinfectants. |
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Newsletter Articles | (Un)safe restraints: A method of last resort | While healthcare and law enforcement do not perform the same job, staff in both industries have many similarities. Both work in high-stress environments. Both often work with people who are upset, scared, aggressive, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or suffering from behavioral health problems. And both have the power to physically restrain someone if that person is deemed a threat to themselves and others. |
TJC outlines expectations for resuming surveys, with warning on EC | The Joint Commission (TJC) issued several statements about resuming surveys that were suspended at the beginning of the COVID-19 patient surge in March. Just like other agencies during this fast-moving response to the coronavirus, much of the guidance continues to be updated. |
Get your IT folks ready: It’s virtual survey time | Consider adding one or more information technology experts to your survey response team if you are anticipating surveys from CMS, The Joint Commission (TJC), or other accrediting organizations (AO). Many surveys are being conducted at least in part through virtual technology, and you will need someone familiar with how to upload documents and manage virtual meetings and tracer activity on the run, say those with recent experience. |
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| The CMS Compliance Crosswalk, 2020 Edition | The CMS Compliance Crosswalk, 2020 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. Using a table format, the book takes readers through each CoP, explains how accreditation standards differ from the CMS requirements, and offers tips and documentation suggestions for survey preparation. Along with the most up-to date standards info, this edition comes with new survey tips and expert analysis on updated CoP topics. https://hcmarketplace.com/cms-compliance-crosswalk | |
What is the Accreditation & Quality Compliance Center | The Accreditation & Quality Compliance Center is your home for all things accreditation and patient safety. Brimming with content for free and premium subscribers alike, this site is your center for hospital excellence. News Articles Expert Analysis Advanced and Beginner Toolkits Online Forums Crosswalks And More! Visit us at accreditationqualitycenter.com | |
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