On October 28, 2015, EHLS Representative, LaQuasha Hall, met with Mr. Sanat K. Upadhyay and Dr. Maria Bondesson to discuss the events that led up to the accident which resulted in a needle stick injury, which occurred on August 18, 2015. According to Mr. Upadhyay, the accident occurred approximately at 2:00 p.m. in Rm. #526 of the Science& Engineering Research Center. Mr. Upadhyay stated that he was working alone in the laboratory while attempting to give a set of microinjections SW620 colon cancer
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The Collage of American Pathologist (CAP) is a large organization that seeks to standardize pathology labs across the country. This is done in order to have a minimum but still excellent standard of care for patients. One of the methods that they use to accomplish this task is by publishing and checklist which pathology labs must follow in order to get accreditation. The CAP standard checklist states that a procedural manual must be available in the grossing room. I agree with this part of the checklist
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Mock Accreditation Survey The first accrediting agency is the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP). The HFAP is a nationally recognized accreditation organization with deeming authority from Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). Its mission is to advance high quality patient care and safety through objective application of recognized standards. The HFAP goal is to continue to help healthcare facilities deliver high quality patient care through the application of its consistent
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Examination Windows – 2016 The Examination is delivered by computer at over 170 Assessment Centers throughout the United States. S ee 2016 Handbook or website for details. Examination Fee The examination fee is $350. This includes a $100 nonrefundable processing fee. Certification is valid for a period of five (5) years. National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators Handbook & Application Individuals may apply on-line or via the traditional paper method to take the Examination†. The
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upcoming visit of the Joint Commission (JC). 1. The policy addressing terminology and abbreviations needs an update; also she does not know who will be responsible of performing the task and disseminate the information across the hospital. The hospital might not in fully compliance of the following Joint Commission Standard: a. IM.02.02.01 – Collection of Health Information, which states that the hospital needs a uniform data set to standardize data collection. (Joint Commission, 2010) Also, a written
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claims. Seventy-nine percent of wrong-site eye surgery and 84 percent of wrong-site orthopedic claims resulted in malpractice awards” (Hughes, 2008) The most common WSSs is reported in orthopedic and podiatric procedures. (Hughes, 2008). The Joint Commission has basically identified 3 components to ensure wrong site surgeries are prevented. 1. Preoperative Verification Process 2. Marking the
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from the Joint Commission in 13 months, and the areas of Information Management, Medication Management, Communication, and Infection Control all need to be addressed before the visit. The purpose of this executive summary is to review and outline the current state of compliance at Nightingale Community Hospital in a specific priority focus area discussed below. Information Management is one of the areas of focus for the Joint Commission visit
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December 2, 2013 RAFT Task 1 Executive Summary for Joint Commission Standards Compliance Nightingale Community Hospital is a 180-bed acute care hospital that is a not-for profit entity. The hospital is community based and provides leadership in quality health services in which they provide. Their vision is to be the hospital that people choose, the place employees, physicians and volunteers want to work and a hospital of choice for the community. They are committed to providing a healing environment
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HLT-313v Week 3 Topic 3 Discussion 2 The Joint Commission launched the National Patient Safety Goals in 2003. Many years have now passed since the inception of these goals. How has the overall focus of the goals changed in the intervening years? What conditions in the health care marketplace have driven the need for change? You are required to use and cite a minimum of two references to support your response HLT-313v Week 3 Assignment – The Joint Commission Workplace Violation PowerPoint Perform
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authentic. REGULATION (EEC) No 4064/89 MERGER PROCEDURE Article 6(1)(a) INAPPLICABILITY Date: 22/12/1998 Also available in the CELEX database Document No 398J012 Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES Brussels, 22.12.1998 In the published version of this decision, some information has been omitted pursuant to Article 17(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 concerning non-disclosure of business secrets and other
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