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Violence Prevention by Design in EDs
In the increasing threat of violence in healthcare, the ED is ground zero. Given the threat, it is time to start designing violence prevention in the ED structure.
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Conditions That Trigger Healthcare Violence
The Joint Commission recently issued a Sentinel Event Alert on violence in healthcare that identifies some key triggers and prevention measures.
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The Joint Commission Issues Sentinel Event Alert on Violence
With reports of violence increasingly common, The Joint Commission has issued a Sentinel Event Alert emphasizing that accreditation standards require measures to protect healthcare workers and patients.
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Compliance Measures for the Case Manager’s Daily Practice — Part Four
The fourth part in the compliance series will discuss additional compliance issues important to you in your case manager role.
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FDA Outlines Position on Stem Cell Research
The FDA outlined its stance on the exploding field of regenerative medicine in a new paper, trying to strike a balance in stem cell research oversight to temper risk without blunting reward.
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Should Research Subjects Be Guaranteed Care if Injured?
At a time when social justice movements are coming to the fore, what if research subjects boycotted trials until they were guaranteed medical care if injured?
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SACHRP Approves Guidance on Exemptions From Single IRB
A committee recently approved a “points to consider” document that outlines three general areas where exceptions to single IRB oversight can be an option.
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Rule Delay, Confusion Cloud SACHRP Meeting
Most of the requirements of the final rule were to become effective Jan. 19, 2018. However, HHS and a host of other federal agencies issued an 11th-hour “interim final rule” that moved the effective date to July 19, 2018.
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Committee Helps IRB Prepare for Accreditation and New Common Rule
Accreditation experts say IRBs should not make too many changes when they first seek accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs. It’s better to focus on what has to be done and to not do everything.
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Change Management Process Can Bring All Sides Together for Quality Improvement
One IRB receives process improvement help from a well-designed change management process that provides information, implements new procedures, and addresses the revised Common Rule and its effects.