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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Mar 7, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Accrediting Bodie, Accreditor, ACHC, CARF, Certification, CIHQ, CMS, COPs, DNV, Medicaid, Medicare, Quality, Regulatory, Safety, standard, surveys, TJCBH Organizations, Hospitals
In an ongoing effort to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety in healthcare facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed significant changes to enhance its oversight of...
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Jan 9, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Compliance, Culture of Safety, Joint Commission, Quality, Standards, workplace ViolenceBH Organizations
Starting July 1, 2024, The Joint Commission approved a set of fresh and updated workplace violence prevention criteria, applicable to all Behavioral Health Care and Human Services (BHC & HS) organizations accredited by the Joint Commission. Three new and one...
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Jun 26, 2023 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Compliance, Joint Commission, Quality, Regulatory, Safety, StandardsBH Organizations, Hospitals, TJC & CMS News Blog
In 2022, nearly half of the nation’s hospitals ended the year in the red. With budgets under pressure, healthcare organizations have been forced to take a variety of steps to cut expenses. But when it comes to the essential services a hospital needs to elevate patient...
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