May 8, 2025 by Barrins & Associates
Accrediation, ACHC, Adverse Events, Behavioral Health Settings, CARF, child safety protections, CIHQ, CMS, co-occurring medical conditions, crisis de-escalation, DNV, elopement, environmental hazards, environments, improving safety, incidents, medication errors, mitigate risks, near misses, neglect, patient rights protections, patient trust, perception of care, Performance improvement initiatives, Psychiatric Hospitals, QAPI programs, Regulatory, restraint, risk reduction, robust incident reporting, Safegaurding Behavioral Health Patients/Clients, safety goals, seclusion, self-harm, Sentinel Events, serious physical or psychological harm, sexual abuse, Social Current (COA) and state gencies, staff training, Standards, suicidal ideation, suicide risk screening, TJCBH Organizations, Hospitals
In psychiatric hospitals and community behavioral health organizations, the stakes for patient safety are uniquely high. Patients/Clients often present with acute psychological distress, suicidal ideation, or co-occurring medical conditions — all within environments...
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Apr 21, 2025 by Barrins & Associates
accountability, best practices, credentialing & privileging, governing body, Leadership, medical staff bylaws, medical staff governance, Policies, Psychiatric Hospitals, rules and regulations, Survey ReadinessBH Organizations, Hospitals
When it comes to governing a psychiatric hospital’s medical staff, structure, clarity, and accountability are not just important—they’re required. The Joint Commission (TJC) Standard MS.01.01.01 outlines critical expectations for Medical Staff Bylaws, ensuring...
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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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Mar 19, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Behavioral Health & Human Services, Hospitals, Psychiatric HospitalsBH Organizations, Hospitals
In the realm of healthcare, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients/clients is paramount. However, when it comes to behavioral health, where vulnerabilities may be more complex and nuanced, cultivating a culture of safety becomes even more critical. The Joint...
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