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The practice of reusing medical devices labeled for only one use began in hospitals in the late 1970s. [8] After a thorough review by the U.S. FDA in 1999 and 2000, [8] the agency released a guidance document for reprocessed SUDs that began regulating the sale of these reprocessed devices on the market, [9] under the condition that third-party reprocessors would be treated as the manufacturer ...
The scope of reviews by TJC is broad, including hospitals, home care agencies, medical equipment providers, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, surgical centers and medical laboratories. Passing a survey is crucial for most organizations, since accreditation by TJC is required for participation in Medicare and some state and private ...
Ministries of health in several sub-Saharan African countries, including Zambia, Uganda, and South African, were reported to have begun planning health system reform including hospital accreditation before 2002. However, most hospitals in Africa are administered by local health ministries or missionary organizations without accreditation programs.
"Comparison of Joint Commission and Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) Emergency-Related Standards for Hospitals" (PDF). American Health Lawyers Association. Barabas, MC (Sep 2002). "Healthcare facilities accreditation program: the recognized alternative to the joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations".
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Community Health Accreditation Program(CHAP) DNV GL Healthcare; Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) [4] Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) [5] Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA)
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called for the immediate dismissal of 14 prison employees after the death of Robert Brooks earlier this month.
[1] [2] The Act of Congress transferred the electronic product radiation control provisions established by the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act. Congressman Henry A. Waxman and Senator Edward M. Kennedy were the chairperson sponsors of the safe medical device amendments. [3]
Airbnb said starting in May, guests will be able to see if a host commits to Airbnb’s new cleaning protocol, which includes requirements for cleaners to wear masks and use certain disinfectants.