Every organization struggles with falls prevention, and finding new, effective, and sustainable ways to prevent falls is one of the great challenges for both inpatient and outpatient care. One organization has observed significant results using a concept known as FOCUS-PDCA?but is FOCUS-PDCA...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 4
It's an uncomfortable topic on every level?difficult for patients to think about, frightening for their families to bring up, and challenging for healthcare providers to pursue. The Joint Commission has its own standards for...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 4
The Joint Commission is soliciting comments as part of a follow-up field review for its diagnostic imaging standards. These changes address quality and safety issues associated with diagnostic imaging, specifically surrounding the qualifications and competency for radiologists...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 4
Editor's note: In this new feature, BOJ advisor Jodi Eisenberg, MHA, CPMSM, CPHQ, CSHA, manager of accreditation, clinical compliance, and policy management for Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago, explains the steps and goals survey...
What are the various questions you should ask when assessing a patient to determine which communication aide will work best for this patient? List all that apply.
