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Demonstrating Staff Knowledge of Emergency Procedures
Please note that this newsletter applies to all accredited Medicare-deemed QUAD A programs. In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of emergency

What is the Purpose of the Interpretive Guidance and References?
QUAD A has recently posted new Standards Manuals that will be effective April 7, 2025. These manuals contain two new

Overview of Observation of Care Implementation
To better serve our accredited facilities, QUAD A is introducing Observation of Care for all non-Medicare programs as part of

Syringe Labeling Best Practices
In healthcare, safety is crucial, especially when it comes to medications. Properly labeling syringes on and off the sterile field

OPT Patient Awareness
At QUAD A, we are committed to supporting our clients in meeting the highest standards of patient care and documentation.

Guidelines for the Use of Multiple-Dose Vaccine Vials in QUAD A-Accredited Facilities
According to the CDC Immunization Program, vaccines must be used and discarded based on the manufacturer’s expiration date and instructions

Liposuction: What is Safe?
As liposuction techniques have improved, recontouring of large or even multiple areas of the body is now possible, taking it

Toolkit Resources for Accredited Facilities Added to QUAD A Website
QUAD A is excited to inform you that a direct link on our website is now available to a suite

Essentials of a Malignant Hyperthermia Drill in the Outpatient Surgery Facility
The exact incidence of malignant hyperthermia (MH) is unknown. Estimates are that it ranges between 1 in 5,000 surgeries to 1

Hand Hygiene Audits
In the realm of healthcare, the importance of hand hygiene cannot be overstated. It serves as the first line of

Operating Room Turnover
In healthcare, the operating room (OR) is a critical component in providing safe surgical care, specifically, the process of operating

Immunizations, Inoculations and TB Screening
QUAD A has two (2) immunization requirements at standards 11-H-10 and 11-H-11 for the non-Medicare surgical programs and one (1),