Hospitals seeking accreditation have more options than ever. The Joint Commission, DNV, and AAHHS (which acquired HFAP in 2015) are all well...Read More »
The Joint Commission surveyors will now check to see if hospitals are compliant with the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ban on powdered...Read More »
The Joint Commission announced an update of its “observer” definition in its accreditation and certification manuals. The new definition is meant...Read More »
Last year, the American Hospital Association (AHA) sent two letters to President Trump asking him to reform CMS regulatory requirements. In the...Read More »
The Joint Commission has reversed its position on the use of text messaging to send patient care orders, once again banning the practice months...Read More »
In its 2016 Health Index, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) found that mental disorders and substance abuse are the chief causes of shortened...Read More »
The Joint Commission is placing increased emphasis on the importance of oral care. In a recent blog post, Trina Crow, RN, MJ, associate project...Read More »
