A new Joint Commission <i>Sentinel Event Alert</i> warns that health care facilities today are being confronted with steadily increasing rates of crime, and urges greater attention to the issue of controlling access to facilities.
Read MoreIf you’ve been spending time on the Internet the past few years, you’ve likely run up against the growing influence of social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to help manage our ever-growing personal and professional li
Read MoreECRI Institute has announced its recent purchase of the popular Biomedtalk Listserv and the discontinuation of the membership fee.
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This article will review how to attain continuous compliance with The Joint Commission standard EC.02.04.03. The standard EC.02.04.03 addresses the requirements for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of medical equipment. It has five elements of performance (EP). All these EPs require keeping and maintaining documentation of maintenance records. Creating, obtaining, and keeping accurate, well-organized maintenance […]
Read MoreAttend The Joint Commission (TJC) Accreditation Summit, April 20 to 22 in Lombard, Ill, and learn how to achieve and sustain measurable improvements in quality, safety, and performance.
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