The following article appeared in the Feb. 2011 issue of Connection, the e-newsletter from the AAAHC. Q: When preparing for my AAAHC/Medicare deemed status survey, do I need to hire contractors to help me complete the Physical Environment Checklist (PEC)…
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Jack Wagner is president of Micro-Scientific, a producer and distributor of anitmicrobial products based in Illinois. Q: My ambulatory surgery center's disinfectants have notes on their labels which say "caution" and "warning". What do these mean and what is…
Electronic laboratory data can be used to track disease rates of Clostridium difficile infection, according to a study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology.
Researchers found that electronic prediction rules that automate triage of patients for MRSA-related hospital admissions could be more cost-effective than traditional surveillance for MRSA colonization.
Sono Bello facilities in Austin and San Antonio, Texas, as well as Atlanta, have achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, according to a company news release.
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The following is written by Carla Daley, director of clinical operations for Regent Surgical Health. At Regent, we believe in "walking the walk," meaning that our facilities should be status accreditation survey ready at all times. In 2009, the Centers…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed a rule under which healthcare providers would receive reductions in Medicaid payments for provider-preventable conditions, a concept similar to reduced payments for hospital-acquired conditions by the Medicare program, according to a…
Results from research conducted through the Swiss Patient Safety Foundation suggests various medication safety assessment techniques have different strengths and weaknesses and more than one safety net should be used for medication safety detection, according to a study published in…
Older Americans who were treated in Michigan intensive care units were less likely to die while hospitalized than similar ICU patients in other Midwestern hospitals, according to a new study evaluating an innovative quality improvement initiative funded by HHS' Agency…
Equipment hazards can lead to exposure to burns or shocks, and can be caused by poorly maintained equipment (e.g., autoclaves, warming cabinets, defibrillators) or improperly trained staff, according to OSHA.