Viewpoint: Welcome to the Encore
In this article, HTM veteran Rick Schrenker reflects on a previous article he wrote for 24x7 Magazine and shares why the COVID-19 pandemic may shape the industry for years to come.
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Joint Commission Announces SAFER Matrix
The Joint Commission International (JCI) announces that beginning April 5, Survey Analysis for Evaluating Risk (SAFER) Matrix, a new approach for identifying and communicating a healthcare organization’s risk levels, will be integrated into JCI’s accreditation survey process for hospitals and academic medical centers.
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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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Lean Healthcare: A Win-Win Solution
Lean methodologies translate well to the healthcare sector, maintains Jay McClure in this Soapbox column. But when change is proposed via lean, many people doubt that new policies or programs could benefit them. Here’s why they’re wrong, McClure says.
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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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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.