News Headlines Healthcare workers know they need to be on their best behavior when a surveyor from TJC rolls through their healthcare facility. But now, after a significant rule change went into effect in 2018, all it takes is one hand hygiene slipup for a TJC surveyor to slap your organization with a citation.  This year promises to be even more challenging than last as surveyors add in new expectations on medication and pain management, ligature risk, emergency preparedness, ramped up infection control and other issues. Here are some concerns to watch for and tips to survive survey in 2018. Each month, Brad Keyes, CHSP, owner of Keyes Life Safety Compliance, answers your questions about life safety compliance. March's topics include door levers, generator inspections, oxygen cylinders, and more.
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