Category: CAT-rtn_1603Mar

  • RTN1603_B3_Lab Surveillance (QSA.02.11.01)

    *TS: Sure Fire Methods: Complying with Standard QSA.02.11.01 for Laboratories (PDF/QV) [REF: Lab, SC] The Source, March 2016, Vol 14, #1, Pg 2 JCs1603_B3 QSA.02.01.11 requires a laboratory’s quality control program to include surveillance of patient results and related records.  During the first half of 2015 almost one fifth of all labs surveyed were found…

  • RTN1603_B4_Preparathon

    * EC: Spotlight on Success: Safety PreparAthon provides staff education (PDF/QV) [REF: EC, SC, StEd] EC News, March 2016, Vol 19, #3, Pg 1 JCe1603_B4 The article describes a 2-day EOC-focused hands on, interactive training event.  Although conducted at a general hospital, the idea of using interactive games to educate staff about environmental safety issues…

  • RTN1603_B5_NRI @ Reading A Control Chart

    *TS: – Reading A Control Chart – Guidance For Users (PDF/QV) [REF: NRI, PI] Technical Notes, March 10, 2016, Pg 3 published by the Behavioral Healthcare Performance Measurement System of the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors Research Institute, Inc. (NRI) NRi1603_B5      Control Charts are the first glimpse of the facility processes related…