Stay atop of fast-changing regulatory requirements and CDC guidance

Inside Accreditation & Quality
June 8, 2021
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

As the nation continues its recovery from the pandemic, be aware of the continuing changes in regulatory guidance—and how they might impact your...Read More »

Bye bye, business occupancy?

Mac's Safety Space
June 7, 2021
Environment and Facilities, Accreditation & Survey Preparation
By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

To my fairly certain...Read More »

Keep what worked, ditch what didn’t as you plan now for next pandemic

Inside Accreditation & Quality
June 1, 2021
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

Whether you are planning for a new healthcare facility or considering renovations or improvements to existing facilities, know that the next...Read More »

California HHS Rebuffs CDC, Extends Mask Guidance Through Mid-June

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
June 1, 2021
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

California state health officials announced this week that they will extend a mask mandate through June 15, despite Centers for Disease Control...Read More »

Inside Accreditation and Quality, June 2021

Inside Accreditation & Quality
June 1, 2021
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

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FDA says to decrease reuse of devices, CMS removes some blanket waivers

Inside Accreditation & Quality
May 25, 2021
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

In case you missed it, here’s a roundup of breaking news from the Accreditation &...Read More »

Book excerpt: Survey Coordinator’s handbook —The Introduction of Criticality

Inside Accreditation & Quality
May 25, 2021
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Sometimes as you get ready for survey, you just need a review of the basics. In the following excerpt from HCPro’s  Survey Coordinator’s...Read More »

Check your state’s pandemic plan to make sure 1135 waivers don’t conflict with those requirements

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
May 18, 2021
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control

Be sure to review any federal 1135 blanket waivers against your state's requirements to make sure you've met compliance expectations. Read More »

Take me to your leaders

Mac's Safety Space
May 17, 2021
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Accreditation & Survey Preparation
By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

I believe that we’ll...Read More »

Review new CMS vaccines rule: It may soon apply to more facilities

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
May 11, 2021
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

CMS pre-published an interim final rule today that sets COVID-19 vaccine requirements for long-term care (LTC) facilities, and is seeking comment...Read More »

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