February 2018
HELP
Hints to Engage Leaders Proactively
Accreditation and regulatory compliance is the foundation for patient safety and quality care. However, as accreditation professionals often find themselves asking "Why doesn't our senior leadership team allocate resources for issues in the physical environment?" or "How to do we get leaders to see accreditation as important?"

Over the years C&A has created tips and tools that can provide you with what you need to engage your leaders through the accreditation journey.  Learn more about our tips and join our discussion on how to engage industry leaders in the accreditation process. 



Were You Aware?
 
The Joint Commission (TJC) is re-proposing the pediatric emergency equipment standard. 
There are proposals for hospital, ambulatory care, and critical access hospitals, with  different requirements for each.  This page is open for comment through 3/27/18. 
            
Do You Meet TJC's Life Safety Code Specialist Requirements?

C&A's Life Safety Document Review Organizer System 9th Edition is now available.  The current edition includes two separate binders to organize your Environment of Care and Life Safety documentation. 

Order Now!

In the Spotlight

We extend a fond farewell to Kerrie Bellisario, our Chief Strategy Officer, as she develops her own creative pursuits working in education and cultural institutions, notably the Statue of Liberty and the New 3Rs in New York City, as well as her lifelong learning pursuits in growing her design and communication expertise. Kerrie shares her enthusiasm, "I have truly enjoyed furthering the visualization of the brand promise of C&A, working with the team of expert consultants and contributing to the ultimate mission to achieve patient safety. I am so excited to apply all that I have learned to new contexts in education, the arts and civil service."   Kerrie's creative aptitudes has facilitated the development of many of our website features, newsletters and educational products.  She is adept at getting the message across in a variety of ways to reach each learner's style.  We'll miss Kerrie and we wish her the best in her future endeavors.
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