Compliance and Operations
NEWS
Also this week: sentinel event statistics from the Joint Commission, and CMS plans to improve physical accessibility of health care facilities..
NEWS
Also this week: United States Access Board updates its online guide for ADA and ABA standards and a new study looks into the link between patient perceptions and fall prevention..
FIELD REPORT
Bon Secours uses online resources from Stericycle to meet DOT requirement for handling regulated medical waste.
COMPLIANCE
ASHE, the FCC and the FDA provide background and guidance on this service..
NEWS
Also this week: Joint Commission details top compliance challenges, and APIC releases infection control manual for hospital construction..
NEWS
Also this week: FDA issues warnings on duodenoscopes and Joint Commission alerts organizations to new tubing connector standards..
COMPLIANCE
ASHE and Joint Commission collaborate on online resource to offer help complying with most cited Joint Commission facility standards.
INFECTION PREVENTION
Leapfrog Group survey shows big jump in hospitals that practice hand hygiene measures.
