ACHC

Josephine’s hip replacement is scheduled in six weeks at the local hospital by an orthopedic surgeon who is on staff at the hospital. Let’s follow the links that connect CMS and ACHC requirements before, during, and after her surgery, to protect her rights as a patient and promote her safety. 

ACHC has shared valuable insights and best practices in previous articles, demonstrating the significant benefits an accreditation organization can bring to your work in the OR. We value our connection with staff focused on surgical services and we are dedicated to being a consistent resource for you. 

Healthcare acquired infections (HAI) represent a significant risk for patients and organizations. One frequent example is a surgical site infection (SSI).  

A patient’s right to self-determination is a cornerstone of medical ethics, especially for intimate exams involving the most sensitive areas of the body.

“Immediate jeopardy” may conjure images of medical error or compromised safety systems, but the reality is that any action (or lack thereof) that may lead to serious harm can be seen as an immediate jeopardy situation.

More than a decade ago, CMS allowed for a revision of the previous acceptable range for relative humidity (RH) in operating rooms (30-60%) by dropping the lower limit to 20% through the use of a categorical waiver.