May 2018
Happy Nurses Week
It's May, and we know what that means . . . HAPPY NURSES WEEK!
In honor of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern Nursing, Nurses are celebrated across the nation from May 6 - May 12 of each year. The celebration officially ends on May 12 which is Florence's birthday; however, the recognition and praise should never end.  Read More 
Why was Immediate Jeopardy Triggered by CMS?
What happens when CMS arrives at your doorstep for an allegation survey?  After you notify key people and get the surveyors settled, how do you address their concerns?  Sometimes their review triggers a standard in a Condition of Participation, and you know a corrective action plan will be required within 10 days.  Read More
HELP Hints to Engage Leaders Proactively
Share Sentinel Event Alerts at Leadership Meetings
The Joint Commission first established its sentinel event policy in 1996, providing structure and guidance to healthcare organizations in reviewing, analyzing and learning from preventable medical errors.   Read More
Diagnose and Treat: The Medical Staff's Role
We are excited to share our first edition of Diagnose and Treat where we will assist in keeping medical staff up to date on current expectations for accreditation and regulatory bodies. This first edition will explore the medical staff's role in and failure to understand fire procedures. 
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