Office Based Surgery Accreditation

Office-based surgery accreditation is non-negotiable for any practice intending to practice office-based surgery (OBS). “Office-based surgery” refers to any surgical procedure performed by a licensed physician in an office setting, requiring some degree of sedation.

How To Size An NFPA 99 Generator

The NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code requires all surgery centers to have an alternate source of power. The distribution system can be in the form of a generator set, or a battery backup system.

What Are the NSF456 Vaccine Storage Standards?

The new vaccine storage standard, NSF456, was designed in concert with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and NSF International, formerly known as the National Sanitation Foundation, a product testing, inspection,

Where to Find the CDC Storage of Vaccines Guidelines

Many pharmacies have begun to notice a change in the types of medications moving through their inventory. A growing number of newer therapies..

Use a HRSA Grant to Fund Your Emergency Power System

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is a US federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Why Accreditation For Outpatient Surgery Centers?

Before a surgery, many patients will want to be sure the surgeon performing the operation has qualified credentials. However, many fail to recognize that the credentials of the facility in which the operation is to be performed is equally important. By checking that the facility has been accredited a third party, patients can be sure that important healthcare standards will be maintained outside of the hospital setting, such as patient safety, cleanliness of the facility, and integrity of the medical teams.

VFC Provider Refrigerator and Freezer Requirements

VFC providers must comply with specific requirements and activities relating to the storage and handling of vaccines. Appropriate actions of these requirements depend on the correct equipment, conforming to policies that are implemented by the state, and keeping up to date on your vaccine temperatures. Failure to comply with these can result in millions of dollars worth of vaccines being lost.

How to Prepare a Vaccine

Vaccine preparation is important in order to make sure that the patient remains safe during the process. There are a few tips to remember when handling vaccines. Make sure to prepare the vaccine away from a space that could potentially contaminate the vaccine.