Category: cat-rtn_1504

  • RTN1504_B3_Human Factor Analysis

    *TS: Human Factors Analysis in Patient Safety Systems (PDF/QV) [REF: AOM, LDR, PI] The Source, April 2015, Vol 13, #4, Pg 1 JCs1504_B3 According to statistics reported in this month’s Perspectives, ‘Human Factors’ are the #1, most frequently identified root cause of Sentinel Events reported to the Joint Commission (see Article 1504B2).  This article makes it…

  • RTN1504_B4_RC.01.01.01 (for BHC)

    *TS: 5 Sure-Fire Methods: Complying with RC.01.01.01 for Behavioral Health Care (PDF/QV) [REF: BHC, IM, JCSC] The Source, April 2015, Vol 13, #4, Pg 2 JCs1504_B4 2014 is the first year in which RC.01.01.01 (Complete/Accurate Records) has not been ranked #1 or #2 in the listing of Top 10 most challenging BHC standards since 2010.…

  • RTN1504_B5_De-escalation/Self-Defense…when a patient…turns violent

    * EC: From De-escalation to Self-Defense: What to do when a patient or visitor turns violent (PDF/QV) [REF: EM, LDR, PI, RN, SFT] EC News, April 2015, Vol 18, #4, Pg 7 JCe1504_B5 This article is essentially a continuation of the January 2015 article: Code Black and Blue (Environment of Care News, January 2015, Volume 18,…