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RTN1303_B1_2012 SE Stats
Recommended Readings, Tips & Pearls •PR: – Sentinel Event Statistics for 2012[®] [Pearl: CJCP, GB, LDR, MDx, RNx] Perspectives, February 2013, Pg 1, Vol 33, #3 Although it is estimated that less than 2% of all sentinel events (SE) are reported, TJC did review 901 of them last year. This article reports the most frequent…
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RTN1303_B2_Med Reconciliation
• TS: – Children’s Specialized Hospital Boosts Medication Reconciliation Rates[®] [REF: JCSC, PI, MD, P&T, RN] The Source, February 2013, Vol 11, #3, Pg 1 This article provides a useful example of the failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) as it is applied to the challenging process of medication reconciliation (NPSG.03.06.01). It outlines key…
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RTN1303_B3_Med Mgt Eval
• TS: – 5 Sure-Fire Methods: Complying with Standard MM.08.01.01[®] [Pearl: JCSC, PI, MD, P&T, RN] The Source, February 2013, Vol 11, #3, Pg 2 Evaluating the effectiveness of your medication management system (MMS) is required by MM.08.01.01. Failure to do so in an organized manner is one of the most common reasons for citations…