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RTN1505_B1_Sentinel Event Alert 54
Recommended Readings, Tips & Pearls *PR: New Alert Discusses Safe Use of Health Information Technology (PDF/QV) [REF: AOM, IM/IT, LDR, PI, 2015] Perspectives, May 2015, Vol 35, #5, Pg 1 JCp1505_B1 Although only 120 (3.6%) of 3375 reported sentinel events over the last 3 years were attributable to IT factors, Sentinel Event Alert 54: Safe use…
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RTN1505_B2_Deeming-Related Revisions
• PR: Deeming-Related Revisions to Requirements for Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (PDF/QV) [REF: CMS, SW, 2015] Perspectives May 2015, Vol 35, #5, Pg 8 JCp1505_B2 TJC continues to make deeming-related revisions to its standards based on a May 12, 2014 change to CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs). Most of these latest changes focus on…
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RTN1502_B5_New OSHA Labeling
* EC: Avoiding Sticker Shock: June 1, 2015, deadline approaching for new OSHA labeling (PDF/QV) [REF: EOC, 2015] EC News, February 2015, Vol 18, #2, Pg 11 JCe1502_B5 A 2013 revision of the Hazard Communications Standard will require all containers of hazardous chemicals being shipped after 6/1/15 to be labeled in a new manner that…