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To Mock or Not to Mock (Survey): That’s the Question!

If the word “mock” is typically not well received by most people, mock surveyors (MS) are probably perceived even worse by the clinical engineering (CE) professionals who deal with them. While the substandard performance of some MS justifies this unfavorable reputation, it would be a mistake to dismiss mock surveys altogether, maintains CE expert Binseng Wang.

Joint 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.

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CMS 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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Joint Commission Issues Alert on Alarm Fatigue

The Joint Commission (TJC) has issued a Sentinel Event Alert regarding excessive medical alarms. The recommendations include preparing an inventory of alarm-equipped medical devices and tailoring alarm settings and limits for individual patients.

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JCR Offers Compliance Assistance

Joint Commission Resources (JCR) makes available a guide that includes a compliance checklist for all hospital standards and Elements of Performance (EP).