Editor’s note: The following column explores patient safety from the perspective of a newcomer to the field. Columnist Catherine Hinz, MHA, is the patient safety lead at HealthEast Care Syste...

The AHAP blog has been following a number of standards news and updates stories—be sure to book mark it and check in regularly!...

The Joint Commission announced today revisions to four Elements of Performance within the National Patient Safety Goals. These changes are intended to reflect current best clinical practices. When the...

True or false: NIMS training is required of hospitals receiving certain federal funds to help the organization in its emergency preparedness efforts....

Do you want to learn how to effectively respond to CMS letters, reports, and adverse actions by knowing the rules and anticipating important milestones in the process? Or how to meet state and federal...

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The AHAP blog brings you more of the accreditation news you need, updated on a regular basis. The free online forum provides readers with a chance to learn about new accreditation regulations. The blo...

The Joint Commission’s plan to implement CMS telemedicine standards for hospitals, both acute and critical access, has been pushed back until March 2011, according to an official announcement fr...

True or false: It is important to ensure that we provide information to our patients in a manner in which they can understand. This may include the use of translation or interpretive services, as well...

The Joint Commission has released its latest Sentinel Event Alert, this time on preventing violence in the workplace....