The Joint Commission released on April 30 its list of the most challenging standards or national patient safety goals (NPSGs) for health centers in 2013. Both the maintenance and inspection of medical equipment and of emergency power systems were included.
Read MoreSince one attendee can’t absorb all 65 presentations to be given at the AAMI conference this year, we’ve put together a selection of sessions, arranged by subject area, that should be of particular interest to 24×7 readers.
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The CMS now allows alternatives to manufacturer recommended PM intervals for many types of devices. In response, The Joint Commission has added a new element of performance (EP) for deemed-status hospitals.
Read MoreFollowing a four-year development process, AAMI has announced that it will unveil an extensive new training program this summer. Called “AAMI University,” the new program will offer “an expanded roster of live and on-demand courses.”
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Patient safety forms a sprawling landscape of far-reaching issues that touch on dozens of potential dangers leading to adverse events. The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS) addresses just three of them: alarm fatigue, blood clots or venous thromboembolism (VTE), and patient monitoring.
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