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A Kobs

Publications and source records attributed to A Kobs.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1999

"Closet" incidents.

Learn what constitutes a sentinel event and how to identify possible system failures.

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PubMed1998

Sentinel event. A moment in time, a lifetime to forget.

This column focuses on the JCAHO's definition, detection and prevention of sentinel events--and the reduction of errors in general. It describes what is expected of the institution and what the institution may expect of the JCAHO if a sentinel event occurs.

Accreditation↗
PubMed1998

Does JCAHO require one nurse executive?

Rumors have been flying that the Joint Commission is going to eliminate the requirement for a single nurse executive as required by standard NR. 1 in the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH). This column clarifies the JCAHO's intent in this regard.

Hospital Administration↗
PubMed1998

Managing the environment of care.

The JCAHO chapter on Management of the Environment is ripe for nursing input. The issue of competence and orientation of staff, fire safety and smoking are all areas in which nurse managers could offer valuable insights.

Health Facility Environment↗
PubMed1998

NR.1: What's the status?

After input from the field, JCAHO decided not to change NR.1 and, in fact, adopted (language that strengthens and clarifies the intent of the standard.

Humans↗
PubMed1998

Counting, checking, and locking.

Medication Use (TX.3) stimulates many questions: Is the JCAHO driving your actions; is it a sacred cow; is it "we've always done it this way"; do the state, local, or federal laws and rules mandate that you do these things? The JCAHO requirements differ from other agency mandates-counting ensures an adequate supply of drugs and prevents diversion; checking maintains readiness; and locking controls and secures drugs.

Drug Therapy↗
PubMed1997

Patient restraints.

This is the first column in a new feature that focuses on the questions health care managers ask the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Both the JCAHO and Nursing Management's editors urge you, the readers, to submit your questions (see address at end of column).

Humans↗
PubMed1997

Competence: the shot heard around the nursing world.

In this column, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) addresses the issue of competence, how it is documented and the areas in which staff must demonstrate competence. Readers are urged to send in any questions they may have and JCAHO staff will answer them.

Clinical Competence↗
PubMed1997

"Conscious sedation". Questions about the anesthesia continuum.

In this column, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) addresses the issue of conscious sedation, which standards apply and what JCAHO expects in regard to the development, implementation and evaluation of hospital-developed protocols for the care of sedated/anesthetized patients.

Clinical Competence↗