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Sample Medications in the RHC Setting
Please note, this newsletter applies to the following programs: RHC
An Organized Crash Cart
Please note that this newsletter applies to the following programs: ASC, OBP, OBS, International Surgery, RHC, OSM, Pediatric Dentistry, and
Succeeding with your Self-Survey
Does your facility make the most of the self-survey process? We often get inquiries regarding this process and what is
Patient Equipment Inspections
This newsletter applies to all QUAD A programs. In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, the integration of advanced patient
Patient’s Bill of Rights
Please note, this newsletter discusses QUAD A Standard 1-D-1 that applies to Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Office-Based Surgery, Office-Based Procedural, Oral-Maxillofacial
Annual Hazard Safety Training
The information provided in this newsletter is applicable to Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC), Office-based Surgery (OBS), Office-based Procedural (OBP), Oral
VTE Risk Screening
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a critical concern for healthcare providers, especially within Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Office-Based Surgery facilities, and International
Completing a Plan of Correction
Completing a Plan of Correction (PoC) is a critical process that follows the identification of deficiencies or non-compliance issues during
Requirements for Personnel Files in Facilities Accredited by QUAD A
In facilities accredited by QUAD A, questions often arise regarding what needs to be included in personnel files. In the
The Requirements for Safe Administration of Nitrous Oxide in QUAD A Facilities
We have recently received several questions regarding the use of nitrous oxide in QUAD A facilities. The use of Nitrous
Emergency Preparedness 101: The Emergency Preparedness Program Plan
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for Emergency Preparedness (EP) establish national EP requirements for Medicare-participating facilities
The Importance of Electrical Receptacle Reliability in the Patient Care Environment
The importance of receptacle testing cannot be overstated. This is to verify the safety, reliability, validity, and efficiency of equipment