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DNV GL may do reaccreditation surveys remotely, other AOs decline

April 21, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

DNV GL Healthcare will conduct full, deemed reaccreditation surveys remotely, under certain conditions approved by CMS. Other accreditation organizations (AO) are declining to do so. But CMS says virt...

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AAAHC issues COVID-19 risk prevention guidelines

April 21, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

Following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) has released recommendations to help organizations safe...

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Inside Accreditation and Quality, January 2021

April 21, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Quality & Errors, Infection Control

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When PHE ends, don’t expect grace period from CMS

December 29, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

CMS continues to work with accreditation organizations (AOs) on providing some remote flexibilities in conducting surveys. But only through the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). ...

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DNV GL says CMS Oks some reaccreditation surveys remotely

December 17, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

DNV GL Healthcare just announced that CMS is now allowing it to conduct full, deemed, reaccreditation surveys remotely, under certain conditions. ...

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More threats from climate change on healthcare in 2021 and beyond

April 21, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities

As we enter 2021, experts widely expect that climate change and environmental damage will take an increasing toll on health and healthcare. And as our environment changes, hospitals and clinics need t...

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Flu shots still required, but TJC eliminates goal of 90%

April 21, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

As of January 1, 2021, you will have one less thing to worry about: The Joint Commission (TJC) is eliminating its requirement that hospitals work toward achieving a 90% flu vaccination rate under Infe...

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Use this list to help you prepare for your next TJC triennial survey

April 21, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Below is a sample of records and documents requested during TJC triennial hospital surveys in August, according to Gayle Nash, RN, MPH, CEO of Nash Healthcare Consulting. ...

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TJC at ASHE: Water management standard combines old, new requirements

April 21, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities

Your facility will need diagrams or schematics of its water system and a way to address stagnant water under the new requirements set out by a new standard from The Joint Commission (TJC). The new Env...

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2021 promises changes and challenges as hospitals meet the PHE head on

April 21, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Patient Safety, Infection Control

Expect emergency preparedness and infection control to remain front and center during accreditation and compliance surveys for the immediate future as 2021 starts much the way most of 2020 played out-...

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DNV GL may do reaccreditation surveys remotely, other AOs decline

AAAHC issues COVID-19 risk prevention guidelines

Inside Accreditation and Quality, January 2021

When PHE ends, don’t expect grace period from CMS

DNV GL says CMS Oks some reaccreditation surveys remotely

More threats from climate change on healthcare in 2021 and beyond

Flu shots still required, but TJC eliminates goal of 90%

Use this list to help you prepare for your next TJC triennial survey

TJC at ASHE: Water management standard combines old, new requirements

2021 promises changes and challenges as hospitals meet the PHE head on

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