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Improving prediction of adverse surgical outcomes with machine learning algorithm

Editor's Note In this study, a new machine learning Complexity Score algorithm outperformed three commonly used risk scores in predicting postoperative morbidity, 30-day readmission, 90-day readmission, and postoperative surper-use. Study patients underwent colectomy, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, coronary artery bypass grafting, total hip or knee replacement, or lung resection. The…

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By: Judy Mathias
November 6, 2019
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Association of disposable OR jackets with SSIs

Editor's Note The use of long-sleeved disposable OR jackets as recommended by AORN is not associated with reductions in surgical site infections (SSIs) and presents a fiscal burden, this study finds. In this analysis of 60,009 patients in 12 hospitals in a large multicenter health organization during a 55 month…

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By: Judy Mathias
October 29, 2019
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Joint Commission announces publication of 2020 accreditation, certification manuals

Editor's Note The Joint Commission on October 25 announced publication of the 2020 manual for Disease-Specific Care Certification and four fall updates to the current accreditation manuals. Coming in November are the 2020 accreditation manuals for all programs.

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By: Judy Mathias
October 28, 2019
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Joint Commission launches new Dashboard Report for ASCs

Editor's Note The Joint Commission on October 23 announced that a new Dashboard Report is now available for accredited ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). The report provides performance measurement data on select measures and is intended to facilitate conversations on data, performance measures, and quality improvement during the survey process. Using…

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By: Judy Mathias
October 24, 2019
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ECRI Institute: Diagnostic testing, medication events pose biggest safety risks to ambulatory care patients

Editor's Note New research from the ECRI Institute finds that diagnostic tests and medication events are the most frequent safety risks patients face in ambulatory care. ECRI Institute’s “Deep Dive: Safe Ambulatory Care, Strategies for Patient Safety & Risk Reduction” identifies solutions for five types of safety challenges in ambulatory…

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By: Judy Mathias
October 23, 2019
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Joint Commission seeking comments on new advanced hip, knee replacement standards

Editor's Note The Joint Commission on October 16 announced that it was seeking comments on proposed standards for the Advanced Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement Certification program for hospitals, critical access hospitals, and ambulatory surgery centers. The new standards were developed to further promote patient safety and quality of…

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By: Judy Mathias
October 17, 2019
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Joint Commission: Revisions to Office-Based Surgery Accreditation program

Editor's Note The Joint Commission announced October 16 that several elements of performance for the Office-Based Surgery Accreditation program have been revised, effective January 1, 2020. The revisions, which are in the Environment of Care chapter, were made to align with 2012 Life Safety Code requirements and updated National Fire…

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By: Judy Mathias
October 17, 2019
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Joint Commission: 2020 National Patient Safety Goals now available

Editor's Note The Joint Commission announced on Octobere 9 that the 2020 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) are now available on its website. Included are the revised elements of performance “NPSG.15.01.01: Reduce the risk for suicide” that went into effect earlier this year. The new requirements are designed to improve…

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By: Judy Mathias
October 14, 2019
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Joint Commission reviewing CMS final rules on discharge planning, burden reduction

Editor's Note The Joint Commission announced on October 9 that it is reviewing discharge planning and burden reduction changes announced in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) final rules published September 30. Any changes to Joint Commission accreditation requirements for deemed programs will go through the CMS iterative…

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By: Judy Mathias
October 10, 2019
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Joint Commission launches new Heads-Up Report

Editor's Note The Joint Commission on October 2 announced that it will be posting new survey readiness resource documents for its ambulatory, behavioral health, home care, nursing care center, and office-based surgery programs. These new Heads-Up Reports will be available October 4 on an organizations secure Joint Commission Connect extranet…

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By: Judy Mathias
October 3, 2019
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