Between hand hygiene, sterile practices, environmental cleaning, and a host of other infection control best practices, the healthcare industry has come a long way in taking precautions to prevent pati...

In the last 10 years, obesity among adults has ­become a focal point in the United States. As a result, there has been an increased effort from the government and ­national health organization...

True or false: Adverse drug reactions, as well as medication errors, pose a serious safety risk to patients. Hospitals must have a process in place to monitor and provide care to the patient, as wel...

I just wanted to let you know that we’ve finally nailed down a date for the seventh annual AHAP conference. The 2013 AHAP conference will be held on June 6-7, 2013, and we’re going back ...

Describe why an “All Hazards” approach Emergency Operations Plan makes sense for responding to all types of emergencies a hospital may face. Click here to view the answer. ...

The Joint Commission has released prepublication standards for a revision to the Waived testing chapter, specifically WT.04.01.01....

The Joint Commission has just left your hospital. First, make sure to celebrate the conclusion of the survey. Although the organization likely has RFIs, the number of RFIs is hopefully dwarfed by the ...

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...

Hospitals in Connecticut—from Bridgeport to Greenwich and beyond—have looked toward the aviation industry and other high-risk professions to help them operate more smoothly and safely, a...

After reading this article, you will be able to: Identify areas where the Facility Guidelines Institute has made recommendations for safety improvement Discuss the goals of these recent chang...