HHS extends COVID-19 PHE another 90 days

The 90 days is up on October 18, but could be extended again. HHS has promised to give states at...

Stroke benchmarks during COVID: HFAP releases latest report

HFAP, a brand of the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), issued its annual...

Nurses urge CDC to reinstate universal masking

The United States is seeing a 16% increase in daily new cases over the previous week and...

Night time in the switching yard: Listen to the train(ing) whistle whine…

I suspect that, amongst all the other things that have been pounding on the metaphorical rooftops, you saw the updated guidance from OSHA relating to the Emergency Temporary Standard. 

Beware these common problems with business occupancies

Update your inspection, testing, and maintenance documentation and check your exit signs when preparing to host life safety surveyors from The Joint Commission (TJC) at your business occupancies.

Effective July 1, there are five new standards with a total of 28 elements of performance (EP), starting at LS.01.05.10. They were announced earlier this year.

DNV surveyors have workplace violence on their radar

When developing a workplace violence prevention program, look at your patient population, your physical security—including entryways, drug storage, and parking areas—and how well you’re educating your staff on what to do in a hostile situation.

Those are just some of the questions DNV Healthcare surveyors will be asking when they show up at your facility. And if they don’t like the answers, expect them to ask your bosses, warns Kelly Proctor, CHFM, CHSP, CHOP, director of operations for DNV Healthcare.

Reasons for prescription non-adherence are complicated

Taking medicine as prescribed is crucial for maintaining health, particularly for patients with chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, or mental health issues. While education and trust are important factors in prescription adherence, Ken Thorpe, PhD, chair of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, says providers often overlook one of the biggest factors—cost.

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