Compliance and Operations
NEWS
Also this week: Joint Commission updates its sentinel event statistics, and a new study says location of hand sanitizer stations has an affect on its use by hospital visitors.
COMPLIANCE+OPERATIONS
Committee works to unify previously conflicting regulations.
FIELD REPORT
System design at Jennie Sealy Hospital exceeds Joint Commission standards for ORs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Choir takes patient engagement to a higher level .
UPFRONT
Information on health care codes and standards.
NEWS
Also this week: FDA to address pharmacy compounding standards and new bill would establish cleaning practices for reusable medical devices.
NEWS
Also this week: Guidance for transporting Ebola patients, and duodenoscope reprocessors added to FDA's validation list.
COMPLIANCE+OPERATIONS
Planning for new USP 797 sterile compounding regulations.
FIELD REPORT
Centinela Hospital Medical Center installs new MTU generator sets that meet regulatory challenges.
NEWS
Also this week: CDC sees increased infections at dialysis facilities and FDA drafts guidance on interoperability standards.