What Hospitals Should Know Before Their Next Joint Commission Survey
In June, the Joint Commission resumed its survey process after a three-month hiatus. Here is what hospitals should know before the Joint Commission comes knocking.
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Joint Commission Appoints Next DSSM Director
The Joint Commission has named Kathryn D. Petrovic, MSN, RN-BC, the next director of the Department of Standards and Survey Methods. Mary Brockway, RN, MS, the current director, announced her retirement earlier this fall.
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Bed Maintenance: Should HTM Do It?
Disagreement often ensues when the subject of bed maintenance by biomeds arises, reveals biomedical expert Patrick Lynch. In May's The LynchPin column, Lynch lays out both arguments regarding HTM professionals handling bed maintenance and shares his personal opinions about the matter. Don't miss out.
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The Skinny on Lean Management
Looking to lean-out? In this article, learn how two HTM departments have successfully implemented lean management principles and why other teams should follow their lead.
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The Joint Commission Recognizes Five Hospitals as 2019 Expert Contributors
The Joint Commission has recognized five hospitals/healthcare systems as 2019 Pioneers in Quality Expert Contributors for their efforts to lead electronic clinical quality measure knowledge and utilization.
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LatestNew Portal Allows Medical Device Suppliers to Remotely Manage Consignment Inventory
The new portal, launched by Genesis Healthcare, uses mobile technology and the company's SaaS software to help medical device manufacturers obtain real-time data on consignment inventory and other stock located at their client hospitals.