AHAP is accepting applications to be a poster presenter at the 2012 AHAP conference through Friday, April 20. We’ve received a lot of interest in this offering and only have a few spots left....

True or False: Anticoagulation is very complex. The dangers resulting from not reaching a therapeutic level, as well as the dangers of excessive anticoagulation, put the patient at extreme risk. Ens...

After reading this article, you will be able to: Discuss the benefits of low turnover rates and survey preparation Identify how management experience translates to survey preparation success...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a memorandum allowing hospitals and nursing homes to comply with certain sections of the National Fire Protection Agency’s (NFPA) ...

Order from Chaos: Accelerating Integration of Care, a ­report of the Lucian Leape Institute (LLI) Roundtable on Care Integration, was released on the National Patient Safety Foundation's website i...

After reading this article, you will be able to: Discuss Life Safety's place in the top-cited standards in 2010 and the first half of 2011 Describe standards and elements of performance that ...

The 2013 AHAP conference, to be held June 6-7, 2013 at The Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, will include a poster session as part of its conference offerings. It’s an informal...

True or False: Only physicians can perform medication reconciliation. ...

The Joint Commission has published an FAQ addressing texting orders on its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for the following accreditation programs:...

On April 15, 2010, President Obama issued a moving presidential memorandum on hospital visitation and patient representation that began: There are few moments in our lives that call for greater comp...