Oct 18, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Adverse Events, Behavioral Health Care, close calls, culture, error, good catches, improvments, just culture, Leadership, near misses, no harm errors, patient safety systems, performance improvement, Proactive Risk Assessment, provision of care, Psychiatric Hospitals, reporting systems, Safety, sentinel event, Standards, TJC, workplace violence preventionBH Organizations, Hospitals
In behavioral health settings, reporting near misses is a cornerstone of fostering a culture of safety. Near misses—incidents that could have resulted in harm but did not—are crucial learning opportunities that help prevent future adverse events. The Joint Commission...
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Oct 14, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
ACHC, Behavioral Health Care, CARF, CIHQ, CMS, DNV, FMEA, Proactive Risk Assessment, Psychiatric Hospitals, Social Current, State Agencies, TJCBH Organizations, Hospitals
In any healthcare setting, particularly in psychiatric hospitals and community behavioral health care environments, identifying and mitigating risks before they lead to adverse outcomes is crucial. Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a proactive risk...
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Jun 24, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Behavioral Health Care, Care, CDC, Certification, clinical records, Compliance, Cybersecurty, electronic medical record, evidence-based guidelines, GDPR, hand hygiene, HIPAA, Infection prevention and Control, licensed, nurses, personnel, physician assistants, Policies, PPE, prevention, procedures, Quality, risk, safe, scope of practice, standard precautions, Standards, SurveyBH Organizations, Hospitals
Did you know a federal jury in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida has convicted Gail Russ, Cassandre Jean, and Vilaire Duroseau of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud for their roles in a fraudulent nursing diploma scheme. These individuals were part of a larger...
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Dec 13, 2023 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Behavioral Health Care, Compliance, Joint Commission, Opioid Treatment Programs, Regulatory, SAMHSABH Organizations, Hospitals
Winter is here! Are you aware that The Joint Commission has recently revised its accreditation eligibility criteria for opioid treatment programs (OTPs)? This update holds significant importance for both Hospitals and Behavioral Health Care organizations with OTP...
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