Performance Goals and Indicators for the Hospital’s Physical Environment By: Richard Parker, MBA, CHFM Associate Director Posted: June 4, 2025 ACHC Standards are structured to align with a Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) quality improvement framework. Within each chapter,...
Bridging the Gap: Connecting Hospital Physical Environment and Life Safety Standards By: Richard Parker, MBA, CHFM, Associate Director Posted: November 18, 2024 From a facilities perspective, protecting patient and staff safety are the hospital’s biggest priority....
Got Safety Plans? Waterborne Pathogens Can Spread Infection Posted: January 9, 2024 As crucial as water is to the cleanliness of a hospital and the well-being of all who enter, this essential element still can harbor pathogens that may pose a threat to patient safety...
Blog How Office Visit Notes Support Sleep Care Changes and Guidance on Your Facility Demographic Report A comprehensive and essential document, the Facility Demographic Report (FDR) is completed and submitted with each application for Accreditation Commission for...
Coordinating Food Preparation and Storage Posted: March 6, 2023 Besides excellent medical care and appropriate medications, a critical access hospital must ensure patients receive proper nutrition. Food and supplements must be maintained and stored in a way that...
Preparing for the End of the COVID-19 PHE Posted: February, 2, 2023 On January 30, 2023, the White House announced that the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency will end on May 11, 2023. As part of the emergency preparedness cycle, returning to...
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