Category: CAT-rtn_1212Dec

  • RTN1212_B3_MM060103:Med Self-Admin

    • TS: – Self-Administration of Medications: Complying with MM.06.01.03 [REF: MDx, P&T, PtAd/Ed, Phrm, RN] The Source, December 2012, Vol 10, #12, Pg 8  [®] If your organization permits self-administration of medication by patients, this article is a useful review of the basic requirements of both CMS and TJC as found in MM.06.01.03.  Given the…

  • RTN1212_B4_Deemed Status Update

    • TS: – CMS: What’s New for Deemed Status Hospitals in 2013   [REF:  JCSC, LDR, MDx, P&T, Phrm, RNx] The Source, December 2012, Vol 10, #12, Pg 10  [®] This past May, CMS updated its Conditions of Participation (CoP) for hospitals and within a few months (became effective in July) TJC updated and aligned…

  • RTN1212_B6_Fire Protect (Wall Openings)

    • EC: – NFPA & Life Safety: Hold the Door: Protection requirements for wall openings [REF: E&M, JCSC, SFT] EC News December 2012, Vol 15, #12, Pg 9  [®] Do you know the difference between a Fire Protection Rating and a Fire Resistance Rating?  Do you know what an ‘Opening Protective’ is?  How about Fire or…