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TJC exec offers tips, information about common survey miscues and myths

October 18, 2022

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities

Myths and mysteries about surveys and why some Joint Commission RFIs are more about the hospital's policies than about the actual requirements. ...

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Education is key to fire safety in the medical laboratory

October 25, 2022

Laboratory Safety, Fire & Life Safety, Workplace safety

During new lab employee orientation, safety training should be one of the first items, and it should include information about fire prevention and preparedness. Orient the new staff to the layout of t...

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As PHE draws down, consult your staff on changes to ensure you’re meeting their needs, too

November 01, 2022

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Take time to consult with your organization’s staff before reverting to pre-pandemic practices and procedures. Some things might not need to change. Some things might need to change quickly. And some ...

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New RFIs possible as The Joint Commission tweaks Environment of Care and Life Safety standards again

November 08, 2022

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Review your Environment of Care (EC) and Life Safety (LS) policies and procedures now that The Joint Commission has issued another round of revisions, effective January 1, 2023. ...

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Tips for Life Safety compliance during extreme winter weather

November 15, 2022

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety

Whether it's extreme heat or intense freezing temperatures, extreme weather will always be on the table and can put healthcare facilities and their occupants in danger. Winter, in particular, offers c...

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Get documents ready for surveyors because they may only ask once

November 22, 2022

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Physical environment

Download The Joint Commission’s (TJC) document review checklist and ensure you have all the documents available for surveyors before they leave the premises. You may not get another chance. ...

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Steps are being taken to combat workplace violence as assaults on nurses rise

November 29, 2022

Environment and Facilities, Workplace safety

Violence against nurses is rising. Here are some steps about what's being done to combat workplace violence. ...

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Checklist: Staying prepared for winter weather

December 06, 2022

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety

Use this checklist of questions to review and inform your winter emergency preparedness plan. ...

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Readers weigh in on what’s wrong with this picture

December 13, 2022

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Can you tell what’s wrong in this photograph? If so, you are not alone. ...

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Surveyors may cite old problems anew as COVID-19 focus recedes

December 20, 2022

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Be forewarned that CMS and other surveyors who were lax on some requirements within the physical environment during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) may be looking for those deficiencies now...

TJC exec offers tips, information about common survey miscues and myths

Education is key to fire safety in the medical laboratory

As PHE draws down, consult your staff on changes to ensure you’re meeting their needs, too

New RFIs possible as The Joint Commission tweaks Environment of Care and Life Safety standards again

Tips for Life Safety compliance during extreme winter weather

Get documents ready for surveyors because they may only ask once

Steps are being taken to combat workplace violence as assaults on nurses rise

Checklist: Staying prepared for winter weather

Readers weigh in on what’s wrong with this picture

Surveyors may cite old problems anew as COVID-19 focus recedes

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