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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Jan 16, 2025 by Barrins & Associates
action plans, annual review, BHCSafe, CDC, EPs, Healthcare, IC, implementing, Infection Prevention & Control, linen handlings, polices, prevention activities, procedures, requirements, risk identification, Standards, suppliesBH Organizations, Hospitals
Did you know the Joint Commission updated infection prevention and control requirements? In fact, a fully updated Infection Prevention and Control (IC) chapter will take effect on July 1, 2025 for all Joint Commission–accredited behavioral health and human services...
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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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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 14, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, assessment, competence, competency, continuous monitoring, documentation, Joint Commission, licensed practitioner, performance improvement, physical hold, physician, plan for care, policies and procedures, reassessment, requirements, restraint, Safety, seclusion, Standards, treatment and servicesBH Organizations, Hospitals
The Joint Commission is proposing changes to the restraint, seclusion, and physical holding standards in the Behavioral Health Care and Human Services standards manual. The proposed rewrite aims to increase clarity and reduce duplicative requirements by streamlining...
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