Effective risk management nowadays requires a full-time professional to fully understand and be up to date on accreditation standards and state and federal regulations for every device in the hospital.
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This column, a continuation of the July 2013 CCE Prep column on medical gas system testing, covers the testing requirements found in the NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code, 2012 edition.
Read MoreThe award recognizes individuals and organizations who demonstrate major improvements in patient safety and health care quality, consistent with the National Quality Strategy.
Read MoreThe American College of Clinical Engineering (ACCE) offers a monthly series of educational sessions that are accessible from anywhere in the country. The 10-session schedule covers a range of topics, from RTLS 2.0 to Change Management.
Read MoreIn a July 26 Federal Register notification, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it has approved the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) as the fourth hospital accrediting group in the US.
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