The Joint Commission now requires that accredited organizations complete or request extensions for any Plans for Improvement that exceed the projected completion date by more than six months.
New and improved data released by the CDC offers a more comprehensive and accurate depiction of the impact that healthcare-associated infection (HAI) has on patient care, both within each state and across the country.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 6
Rubber wristbands have become a ubiquitous sight in the U.S. Whether supporting a cause or memorializing a friend, these colored wristbands are seen every day, and every one of them means something different.
It's an easy, if incorrect, argument to make: More errors could be prevented if everyone was simply more careful. But humans are fallible, and the most careful provider will eventually have a near miss or even an actual medical error. So how do we shift the culture away from individual blame...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 6
Editor's note: Previously, Sena Blickenstaff, BSN, MBA, principal with Compass Clinical Consulting, discussed how leadership can influence culture to improve patient safety. This month, she continues the discussion to target longer-term fixes and how regulatory and...
