The PPR process has had its fans and detractors over the years. While it frustrated some users, others found the process invaluable for continual survey readiness. But no matter which side of the fenc...

Hello, AHAP members. One of our colleagues in the field has asked if we can share two career opportunities with the members of our association. As a member service, we share such openings from time ...

Q: How do I make sure that our performance improvement efforts are being communicated and integrated effectively throughout our organization? ...

In the quest to meet Joint Commission standards, it is very helpful to have a highly engaged medical staff. While usually not employed by the ­hospital, the medical staff is key to the hospital's ...

Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) posted the final rule reforming the Hospital/CAH CoPs. This rule is available on display copy only and will publish officially to the ...

In November 2010, The Joint Commission issued a Sentinel Event Alert requiring all hospitals to screen patients who do not present with a primary mental health diagnosis and are treated in general hos...

Q: What is the purpose of the opening conference for surveyors? ...

Part of AHAP's role as an accreditation specialist network is to provide survey coordinators the chance to swap stories about recent surveys. Part of this is for ­curiosity's sake-what was your su...

It was a simple mistake she's still ashamed she made, but luckily when Elizabeth Butler, BA, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Massachusetts, took the stitches out of the wrong woman,...

Three healthcare institutions that rely on advanced practice registered nurses prove that a little innovation can go a long way in improving not only access to care, but also the care itself. Click th...