ACHC Launches Branding Effort Spotlighting Its Accreditation Model
The organization says the rebrand highlights a streamlined, purpose-driven approach.
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TriMedx to Purchase Aramark’s Healthcare Technologies Business
Indianapolis-based TriMedx has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aramark’s Healthcare Technologies (HCT) business, which is a provider of healthcare technology services, ranging from repair and maintenance to outsourcing of clinical engineering services, to more than 500 healthcare providers nationwide.
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Turning Points in HTM History
Every field has key moments that drive its evolution, turning points when its members coalesce around a shared vision, when onlookers say, "Aha—something important is happening here." This article is part of 24x7's 20th anniversary coverage.
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ACHC Launches Branding Effort Spotlighting Its Accreditation Model
The organization says the rebrand highlights a streamlined, purpose-driven approach.
Report Summarizes 2014 National Patient Safety Goals
The Joint Commission has posted an overview of the 2014 National Patient Safety Goals on its website, covering topics from clinical alarm safety and patient identification to medication safety and hospital-related infections.
Read MoreJoint Commission Report Details Alarm Safety Goal
The Joint Commission has released a new National Patient Safety Goal to deal with alarm systems starting January 1, 2014. Phase 1 begins January 1, 2014, and addresses awareness of potential risks, while Phase 2 establishes safety requirements.
Read MoreAHA Releases Comprehensive Health Care Directory, AHA Guide 2014 Edition
The newly released AHA Guide, 2014 edition, is a resource that captures information from 6,500 hospitals, 400 healthcare systems, 700 healthcare associations and organizations, 700 government agencies, and 3,000 accredited providers.
Read MoreCoping with Regulatory Requirements for Medical Maintenance
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.
Read MoreJoint Commission Revises Accreditation Rules
The Joint Commission announced on July 31, 2013, that it has revised its accreditation and certification decision rules for all its programs. The revised certification decision rules are effective immediately.
Read MoreCMS Approves New Hospital Accreditation Group
In 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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LatestHHS Releases Plan to Coordinate and Standardize IT Best Practices
The 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.
