They’re baaaack: TJC returns to the fray!

Source: Mac's Safety Space

Last week, our friends in Chicago announced that they will be resuming the survey grind in June...

Telehealth Expansion During Coronavirus Pandemic Changing Physician-Patient Relationship

“Whether telemedicine is a good or bad thing for the physician-patient relationship is...

Physician Advocate: Coronavirus Pandemic Shows Need to Ease Regulatory Burdens

Healthcare is one of the most highly regulated sectors in the U.S. economy. Regulatory compliance...

Study: About a Quarter of Hospitals Have Telestroke Capacity

As of 2019, just over 27% of hospitals had telestroke capacity, according to the study. Over a...

Former surveyor reveals common problems with LSC documentation

In the May issue of Healthcare Safety Leader, Brad Keyes, CHSP, a former TJC surveyor and advisor...

NFPA ramps up online resources with COVID-19 related compliance information

Look to two white papers available online from the NFPA to help you sort Life Safety Code® (LSC) expectations for alternate sites and temporary operating conditions as your facility negotiates continuing or upcoming patient surges because of COVID-19 infections.

Network seeks to reduce drug diversion, increase reporting rate

An Atlanta-based nonprofit organization that focuses on drug diversion prevention has launched an...

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