Becker's ASC

14 Questions to Ask to Ensure Effective Patient Identification

Bernard McDonnell, DO, a retired physician and current surveyor for Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, previously identified “20 Questions Surgery Centers Should Ask to Ensure an Acceptable ...
Becker's ASC

Sample ASC Time-Out Policy and Procedure

ASC Durango (Colo.) recently underwent its first AAAHC survey and achieved accreditation. During the survey, the ASC was praised for its time-out policy and procedure. “Everyone in the room is an ...
Kaleido Scope

IRB Policies, Procedures, and Guidance

POL029 UAB Policy on Identification and Communication of Human Subjects PRO124 Procedure for Identification and Communication of Human Subjects Research to Non-UAB-Affiliated Performance Sites PRO152 ...
Medscape

Improving the Accuracy of Patient Identification in the Medication-Use Process

The first core area involved improving the medical center's culture and systems for using unique patient identifiers and wristbands. In 2003, the medical center launched initiatives to identify ...
Medscape

Patient Identity Errors Still a Key Risk in the NHS

Patient misidentification continues to pose a persistent safety risk throughout the NHS, yet it remains inadequately acknowledged and researched, a healthcare safety watchdog has warned. A new report ...