True or False: Hospitals are required to have a smoking policy. The policy must not permit smoking except under certain, specified circumstances. ...

Big changes in healthcare mean big changes in the way providers and payers talk. Many terms being bandied about don't have clear or solid meanings, but this guide helps sort things out....

It's a not-uncommon theme, particularly around survey time: In what ways does seeking accreditation-through The Joint Commission, the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, Det Norske Veritas, o...

True or false: When a surrogate decision-maker is involved with decisions about a patient’s care, the hospital is not required to inform the surrogate about unanticipated outcomes of care. ...

In honor of the National Patient Safety Foundation's Patient Safety Awareness Week, Saint Francis ­Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT, hosted a public panel to discuss patient safety with...

Forget stubborn physicians and wildly fluctuating patient volumes. Nurse leaders really do have control over the highs and lows of patient throughput and related staffing problems. Click the link abov...

Q: What are some key steps to consider in maintaining ongoing survey readiness?...

Last month in this space, we began our discussion of the latest round of changes from CMS, specifically ­targeting order sets, preprinted orders, and standing orders. Following up on where we left...

Test staff knowledge of The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals with the following quick quiz. Answers can be found on p. 12....

Hello and welcome to the first issue of AHAP Accreditation Connection! We hope to provide you with timely news, expert advice and community updates, and challenging questions to test your accreditat...