In The News
NEW CMS REQUIREMENTS FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS
Effective Date: May 18 2009
Compliance Date: July 15, 2009
MASSACHUSETTS' NEW RULES REQUIRING LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATE OF NEED (CON)
Massachusetts Revisions 105 CMR 140.000
Effective Date: June 2009
Compliance Date: December 2009
FEDERAL STIMULUS BILL - AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) OF 2009
Compliance Date: September 30, 2009
CMS will survey more than 125 ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) for compliance before September 30, 2009...
The scope of HIPAA's Privacy and Security Requirements are expanded...
News August 21, 2009
ACCORDING TO THE CDC...
Important, current statistics that affect physicians, your patients and your practice...
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Speaking Events
ADVOCACY CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS WASHINGTON, DC 2010
Participant: Pamela Dembski Hart, CHSP BS MT (ASCP), Principal
HONOReform Safe Injection Practices Task ForceA ROADMAP TO NAVIGATE YOUR WAY THROUGH REGULATORY AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE
Presenter: Pamela Dembski Hart, CHSP BS (ASCP), Principal
American Association of Orthodontists 109th Annual Conference
Boston MA, May 2009.FORUM: AMBULATORY HEALTHCARE QUALITY
State Department of Public Health Meeting
Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Department of Public Health
Bureau of Healthcare Safety and Quality
Boston, MA, June 29, 2009
ADVOCACY CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS WASHINGTON, DC 2010
Healthcare Accreditation Resources LLC, Pamela Dembski Hart, CHSP BS MT (ASCP), Principal, Selected to Participate as a Member of the HONOReform Safe Injection Practices Policy Task Force
HONOReform is a non-profit foundation promoting patient safety, justice, and compassion at the state and national level. The foundation has been a catalyst for change since 2007, and continues its efforts to lead a coalition of federal and state governmental agencies, professional organizations and healthcare industry partners. All task force members work together to create a national safe injection practice campaign for patients and healthcare providers.
Joining Healthcare Accreditation Resources LLC in this effort, members of the task force include:
- American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
- Healthcare Accreditation Resources LLC
- Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
- Hepatitis Outbreaks National Organization for Reform (HONOReform)
- Hospira, Inc.
- Nevada State Medical Association
- Premier, Inc.
2010 HONOReform Advocacy Congressional Hearings
Washington, DC February 22 – 23, 2010HONOReform will participate in Congressional Hearings regarding the mounting evidence against the causes of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI's) throughout the country.Each year, HONOReform advocates from across the nation gather in Washington, DC to meet with their Senators, Representatives and staff about HONOReform's legislative agenda.
The goal of the Congressional hearing hearing is to address healthcare associated infections (HAI's) and to examine the myriad of national outbreaks that have occurred within the past 5 years. The majority of these outbreaks derive from the reuse of syringes intended for single use and also a general lapse in infection control. HONOReform's Safe Injection Policy Task Force is requesting government support and funds for education and awareness to include (1) evaluation of the impact of the One and Only Campaign, an injection safety and awareness campaign, (2) the provision of CDC support in promoting private sector and academic health care solutions and (3) funds to support the augmentation of survey capacity in outpatient settings to strengthen state capacity to detect and track infections as a result of errors or lapse in infection control and (4) funds to develop and disseminate safe practice materials for all patient settings.
A ROADMAP TO NAVIGATE YOUR WAY THROUGH REGULATORY AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE
Presenter: Pamela Dembski Hart, CHSP BS MT (ASCP), Principal
American Association of Orthodontists 109th Annual Conference
Boston MA, May 2009.Healthcare Accreditation Resources LLC served as a vital part of the American Association of Orthodontists 109th annual conference held in Boston Massachusetts, May 2009. Concerns over the spread of human pathogens and exposure to hazardous chemical substances for dental healthcare workers have energized efforts at improving safety compliance within the clinical environment.
This, along with the myriad requirements for protecting patient confidentiality, has inspired improved risk management procedures according to current federal and state regulations. This presentation :A Roadmap to Navigate your way through Regulatory and Safety Compliance addressed the issues and a offered a snapshot of current regulatory compliance requirements as mandated by OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen and Hazard Communication Standard as well as CDC's infection control recommendations. See our Dental Services page.
FORUM: AMBULATORY HEALTHCARE QUALITY
Event: State DPH Meeting
Date: June 29, 2009
Location: Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Department of Public Health
Bureau of Healthcare Safety and Quality
Boston, MAAttendees:
Paul Dreyer, PhD, Bureau Director; Elizabeth C. Daake, Director of Policy Development, Planning and Research; Daniel Delaney, Legislative Director; Jill Mazzola, RN, Assistant Director; Carolyn Dykema, State Representative 8th Middlesex District; Leah Robins, Legislative Aide; Pamela Dembski Hart CHSP, BS, MT (ASCP), Principal, Healthcare Accreditation Resources LLCMeeting overview:
Pam Dembski Hart presented objective data and concerns regarding the standard of healthcare in ambulatory clinics, office based surgery and ambulatory surgical facilities. The DPH met to listen and address the request for their support and increased attention to the serious lapses in infection prevention and control. It was discussed how additional resources toward education, agency oversight and compliance will help to promote a comprehensive approach to reduce healthcare acquired infection (HAI's).and improve healthcare quality. As a result of this meeting, efforts are now underway between the state department, the agency and those in attendance to address and resolve these concerns. Dembski Hart is continuing to work with Representative Dykema's office in an effort to identify current regulations and to address concerns of their effectiveness.
If you or your organization is interested in having Pam as a speaker, please inquire at 508-654-4780 or email at pdh@har.us.com
Who Should Seek Accreditation?
Ambulatory Care Facilities • Ambulatory Surgical Facilities • College and University Health Centers • Community Health Centers • Dental Group Practices • Diagnostic Imaging Centers • Endoscopy Centers • Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) • Hospitals • Independent Physician Associations (IPAs) • Long Term Care Facilities • Oncology Facilities • Oral Surgery Facilities • Pain Management Centers • Patient Centered Medical Home • Physician Practices • Radiation and Oncology Centers • Urgent Care • Women's Health and Birthing Centers • Office Based Surgery
MOVING THE QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE FORWARD