True or False: It is permissible to use standing orders or PRN orders for the initiation of restraint on a unit to avoid contacting the physician to initiate the restraint or seclusion. ...

True or false: Open communication between care givers, patients, and families, as appropriate, is an important aspect in creating a culture of safety....

When it is necessary to use restraint or seclusion to protect the physical safety of the patient, visitors, staff, and others, the orders must be time limited. What is the time frame for children un...

After reading this article, you will be able to: Describe the basic makeup of a PPR team Identify areas where expertise can overlap on a PPR team Describe the survey coordinator’s ...

Member Anne Radtke, accreditation manager with the Ministry St. Michael’s Hospital/Ministry Medical Group sent in this fun survey preparation suggestion:...

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The requirements of standard LD.04.04.05 EPs 1, 7, and 13 mandate that governance receives an annual report encompassing not only system and process failures, but also sentinel event information, de...

Exciting news! A representative from The Joint Commission will be joining the unique roundtable discussion at the 6th Annual AHAP Conference on May 10-11 in Lake Buena Vista (Orlando), FL. ...

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