After reading this article, you will be able to: Discuss changes in the role of the survey coordinator from 2010 to 2011 Identify trends in training and education among survey coordinators an...

We'll be closing our latest benchmarking survey shortly hope that you'll participate! This quarter's survey focuses on survey tracers....

Hello, AHAP Members, We are proud to announce our second winner of our annual AHAP Conference giveaway: Sandra J. Anaya, RN, vice president of nursing and accreditation at Tri-City Regional Medical Ce...

The 2011 Salary Survey Report has been uploaded and is available for viewing on the AHAP website. You can find it under the Benchmarking Surveys tab, or just click here....

True or false: Nutrition and hydration status should be part of the initial inpatient assessment....

The Joint Commission has stated that “Update 2″ to its comprehensive manuals will mail in mid-October, according to Joint Commission Perspectives....

As part of the organization’s ongoing process to comply with CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP), The Joint Commission announced this week revisions and additions to the elements of performa...

Inside: Disclosure-with-offer program provides more transparent culture Changing clinician behavior proves a challenge Stories, not data, have most influence for change Lean in health...

The patient's medical record should contain information needed to: ...

True or false: CMS exempts hospitals that use The Joint Commission for deemed status from having to report a patient death that occurs while the patient is in restaint and seclusi...