Fill in the blank: It is essential that the handoff communication process include ___________________________. ...

The federal government this fall will cut Medicare payments for hospitals that have the worst rates of hospital-acquired infections and patient injuries....

Revised standards from The Joint Commission that align with CMS requirements go into effect on July 2....

Hospitals should have processes in place that continually monitor for specific types of events, thoroughly investigating each occurrence and properly reporting those events. Name at least six of the r...

The American Society for Healthcare Engineering clarified that the CMS has not issued a new requirement regarding the use of power strips in patient care areas....

A Syracuse hospital passed an April inspection required after it was cited earlier in the year for failure to protect patients from abuse. ...

A new Sentinel Event Alert from The Joint Commission addresses the misuse of single-dose/single-use vials, which has led to outbreaks of bloodborne pathogens and associated infections....

Fill in the blank: Patients are to be informed about unanticipated outcomes of care by ____________ or ________________....

A Dallas hospital looks to reduce medication errors by having pharmacists work full-time in its emergency department. ...

The CMS is barring the use of power strips in hospital patient care spaces including operating rooms, patient rooms, and recovery areas....