The Joint Commission has published a new book with the aim of explaining how its Life Safety standards and Element of Performance relate to regulations from the National Fire Protection Association’s Life Safety Code and other regulations.
Read MoreAlthough the problems involved in effective alarm management are widely understood, there is no clear consensus on how to solve them. For now, the best way to begin addressing the problem is through a program of institutional risk reduction.
Read MoreThe HHS released a paper that lays out a plan to coordinate best practices for health IT. The report details plans to ensure IT problems are reported efficiently. To help with this process, the ONC has partnered with The Joint Commission.
Read More
Medical gas system testing is one of eight topics under the category of facilities management in the CCE examination. The facilities management category as a whole accounts for 5% of the CCE examination questions.
Read MoreOn August 6-7, instructors from The Joint Commission will provide a complete overview of Environment of Care (EC) standards, covering topics including safety and security, hazardous materials management, and medical equipment management.
Read More