The Affordable Care Act required the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a National Quality Strategy that would make care safe, effective, and affordable. ...

The Joint Commission announced last week the appointment of Ann Scott Blouin, PhD, RN, FACHE, to the position of Executive Vice President of Customer Relations, effective June 4....

Healthcare Finance News reports that according to research done by the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Magnet hospitals have lower patient mortality rates and better patient outcomes, ...

In the pages of BOJ, we often explore the results of Joint Commission surveys, looking at RFIs, identifying specific target standards, and more. But discussion of this information is often tempered by...

The next quarterly working group call will take place on Wednesday, May 23rd at 2pm EST (1pm Central, 11am Pacific). These calls are free to join for AHAP members, simply sign up to reserve a spot!...

The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) is often called "the quiet accreditor." One of the small group of organizations granted deeming authority by CMS to accredit hospitals,...

Q During a tornado watch or warning, should we move ICU patients to an interior hallway? If so, what additional resources are required (e.g., staff, portable equipment, emergency power outlets)? ...

After reading this article, you will be able to: Describe how tracer data is being used in hospitals Discuss frequency of tracers in healthcare facilities across the country Identify ...

Q: On what topics does The Joint Commission require hospitals to conduct risk assessments? ...

True or False: All hospitals should have a “conflict of interest” policy. ...