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NFPA 101 is a set of standards developed to ensure that safety of patients, visitors, and staff in a variety of facilities including healthcare.

Considerations for Using Biological Implants in Surgery

If your facility is enrolled in the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), then submitting an annual facility survey for the previous year is a requirement. If your facility was not operational in 2023 but you are enrolling, this information must be provided at the time of enrollment. The deadline for completion is March 1 st of each calendar year. If your facility has been operational, it is important to update the survey to accurately address various components of the survey based on the previous year. There are a variety of online educational modules available to assist facilities through the completion process. You will also find instructions for completing the survey. You can find this information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website It is best to begin working on the survey well in advance of the deadline for submission. We recommend reviewing all components of the survey and delegating review and completion to personnel that oversee corresponding departments. Assistance from leadership from the following departments will be needed to complete the survey: Infection Prevention Microbiology/Lab Quality Pharmacy Nursing Facilities Medical Records Contractors, if applicable

JANAUARY 1, 2024 Tips For Your Facilities’ New Year’s Resolutions! Don’t break these, your facility needs them!

In our final issue for 2023, we focus on guidelines and basics for patient safety regarding EOC, life safety, and NFPA regulations. Start your New Year off by checking off these important reminders

In our November Edition, we highlight the safety & compliance aspects of Surgical Implants. We discuss regulations and the challenges associated with this growing field and what topics or questions should be addressed by the hospital/facility.

In our October Newsletter, we provide an overview of compliance for USP 797 & 800 that you must be in compliance with starting November 1st. We also provide a couple of documents from Agencies or Accrediting Bodies that can assist you in your mission.

In our September issue, we discuss why Medical Staff Credentialing is so important for the provider AND the facility. We share evidence of shortcuts taken and the result in not just financial terms but also patient and staff safety.

In this month's newsletter we discuss and provide resources for handling a fire on the table and ways to prevent them.

For this month, we decided to focus on ultrasound disinfection and to revisit the idea of your facility following best practice and the manufacturer's IFUs. Do not forget to take a moment and view your own policies and procedures.

For our June newsletter, we offer information and tips on an often overlooked department and service... Nutritional Service

In this month's edition, we discuss the current trend of using expired medical supplies and give some questions that facilities and leadership should ask before using them.

In our April issue, we discuss the two main code alerts being used in healthcare along with our findings and further research summaries.

In this month's newsletter, we discuss topics and tips for implementing and reviewing your Quality Improvement plan. The five topics are broken down and also give tools for your facility to utilize in order to have a more structured and thorough plan.

In our February newsletter, we discuss Ransomware in the healthcare industry. We highlight why and offer a few suggestions including Education and Training for when a down-time occurs. Links to assessment tools are also provided.

In the first newsletter of 2023, we discuss The Joint Commissions updated patient safety goals for healthcare facilities. We highlight a few and encourage you to familiarize your team members with what the TJC deems high priority.

In our final newsletter of 2022, we discuss the reasons to evaluate your current QAPI Program and the benefits than can come from the review.

In our November newsletter, we discuss Social Media policy, procedures, and considerations for your facility, patients, and workers.

In our October newsletter, we detail suggestions and considerations for your facility when decorating for the holidays.

In our September newsletter, we detail Alarm Fatigue as well as Policy, Procedural, and Educational considerations for your facility to battle this preventable situation.

In our August newsletter, we detail Considerations and Challenges as well as the benefits of Point-of-Care Testing.

Our July newsletter details situations and criteria often overlooked and should be included in a facility's Emergency Preparedness Plan.

Confident Your Facility is Protected from a Legionnaires’ Outbreak? Often Underdiagnosed, The Potential For Risk Is Much Greater. In our June newsletter, we discuss Legionella and why this should be near top of list for facility management. Waterborne bacteria, often overlooked or not well understood, can lead to a host of problems, concerns, and even be fatal if undetected in any facility.

In our May newsletter, we discuss issues that arise in using, cleaning, inventorying medical equipment and devices at your facility. These tips can help prevent injury, limit liability and prevent loss thru voidance of warranty and theft or misuse.

In April's newsletter, we discuss many facets to not only refurbishing or repairing your medical facility but also new construction. Often overlooked and overbudget, tips and suggestions are included to keep your facility running safely throughout the duration of your project.

In our March newsletter, we discuss the advantages and why facilities should do "Spring Cleaning" on policies, procedures, and often overlooked key points such as reviewing your service contracts and medical record storage and security.

In our February newsletter, we discuss the importance of having a policy/procedure in place for notifications of product recalls including points of contact, what to do, how to follow up.

In our January newsletter, we discuss the advantages AND disadvantages of Telehealth in today's society. We are seeing how this clinical tool can be effective but also how this has the potential for an increase in Antibiotic Resistance.

In our end of year, December newsletter, we discuss interorganizational transport of medical supplies. Along with detailing this transport training, we also discuss necessary training for Workplace safety, including workplace violence.