Patient safety, quality and Joint Commission compliance are always top priorities for hospitals. The Covid-19 pandemic has added many new challenges to these efforts. Join us for this program where we’ll hear an update directly from Joint Commission leaders about what to expect with surveys due to Covid-19- such as allowance or exceptions to standards, how surveys are performed in high risk areas, most cited standards, and key areas of focus. Of particular concern is infection prevention and we will have an expert in this area talk about infection prevention strategies to incorporate during the pandemic. We will also feature local hospital leaders sharing their experiences and tactics within their hospitals in this difficult time.
Sessions:
11:30 a.m. Welcome Remarks
Patricia M. Noga, PhD, RN, MBA, NEA-BC, FAAN, Vice President, Clinical Affairs
11:35 a.m. Joint Commission Compliance issues in the age of Covid-19
Gail E. Weinberger, MA, Director, Stakeholder Relations
Chad Larson, Executive Director for the Joint Commission’s Hospital Program
The Joint Commission
12:05 p.m. Infection Prevention Strategies During Covid-19
Teri Hulett, RN, BSN, CIC, FAPIC
Infection Prevention Consultant and Educator
Infection Prevention Strategies, LLC
12:35 p.m. Case Studies in Compliance: Local Hospitals Share their Compliance and Safety Experiences during COVID-19
Declan Carbery, Director, Emergency Management, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Jonathan Morely & Nicholas Duncan, Emergency Management team, Tufts Medical Center
1:05 p.m. Adjourn