AHAP will be launching a survey this week on tracers, which will help inform our July working group call (date TBD) on the same topic. Keep an eye on the listserv and blog for a chance to participat...

Would a patient death while in restraint or seclusion be considered a sentinel event? ...

True or False: Patients have the right to refuse care, treatment, and services. ...

AHAP is accepting applications for The Accreditation Professional of the Year awards through Friday, April 6....

In connection to Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 4-10), The Joint Commission has launched a new program to encourage patients and their families to take a more active role in staying involved a...

True or false: It is permissable 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. ...

The Joint Commission says hospitals may follow the hand hygiene guidelines of the______________ or the _________________. ...

After reading this article, you will be able to: Discuss methods for composing a chapter leader team structure Describe best practices for continuous readiness ­specialists' interactions...

Missed diagnoses in the ED are often considered to be unfortunate errors on the physician's part-the symptoms just weren't obvious or clear enough and the underlying cause was simply missed. However, ...

We are currently looking for ideas or potential speakers for our next working group call. Have a topic idea? A best practice or success story you’d like to share with the association? Have you...