Universal Healthcare Consulting

🎉🌍 What does patient safety mean to UHC? 🎉🌍 At Universal Healthcare Consulting, patient safety is not just a priority—it’s the foundation of everything we do. On this World Patient Safety Day, we’re reflecting on how we support our clients to make healthcare safer, more effective, and more patient-centered. Here’s how UHC ensures our clients adhere to top-notch patient safety:  ✅ Tailored Staff Training: Our team provides comprehensive training to ensure your staff is equipped to follow best practices in patient care, from the OR to post-op.  ✅ Emergency Preparedness: We go beyond compliance, ensuring that all emergency equipment is up-to-date and staff are fully prepared to respond to any situation.  ✅ Clear Patient Communication: We help your team prioritize clear communication with patients, making sure they understand risks, benefits, and care expectations. In light of this year’s theme, UHC is dedicated to ensuring patients are well informed of the course of their care. We assist facilities in implementing policies and protocols and providing oversight that help healthcare teams make timely, accurate diagnoses—critical to preventing complications and ensuring the best outcomes. We continue to work hand-in-hand with our clients to build safer healthcare environments where patients come first—every day, not just today. #WorldPatientSafetyDay #WHO #PatientSafety #HealthcareExcellence #TimelyCare #SaferHealthcare #Celebrate #Compliance #WeLoveWhatWeDo #QUADA #AAAHC #TheJointCommission #ACHC #BoardOfMedicine

The ongoing effects of Hurricane Helene, compounded by supply chain issues with Baxter Pharmaceuticals, have led to a nationwide shortage of IV fluids, particularly saline and lactated Ringer’s solution. This shortage is severely impacting healthcare facilities, and surgical centers should take immediate action to mitigate its impact on patient care. Here’s how you can manage during this critical shortage: - Assess Current Stock: Conduct an immediate inventory of all IV fluids in your facility. Prioritize essential and critical cases to conserve your current supply. - Alternative Treatments: Where possible, switch to oral rehydration solutions or other routes of fluid administration, such as subcutaneous delivery. Encourage pre-operative hydration with fluids such as water, Body Armor, Gatorade, or Powerade to reduce the need for IV fluids. - Adjust Surgical Scheduling: Postpone elective procedures that require IV fluids and focus on urgent or emergency cases to conserve remaining supplies. - Supplier Coordination: Maintain ongoing communication with suppliers. Explore alternative vendors who may still have IV fluids available, as Baxter Pharmaceuticals works to restore production. -Conservation Measures: Implement protocols to minimize waste of IV fluids. Review clinical practices to ensure that the lowest effective volumes are used without compromising patient care. -Collaboration with Other Facilities: Work with neighboring healthcare facilities to share resources and distribute available IV fluid supplies where needed. You can read Baxter Pharmaceutical's statement on the IV fluid shortage related to Hurricane Helene here: https://lnkd.in/gPg87FNV We understand this shortage poses a significant challenge, but proactive planning and conservation can help mitigate its impact on patient care. UHC will continue to monitor the situation as we provide updates. UHC recommends contacting your 3rd party medical supplier for additional guidance regarding the current IV fluid shortage as soon as possible. #IVFluidShortage #Baxter #HealthcareManagement #SurgicalFacilities #HurricaneHelene #EmergencyPreparedness #RiskManagement

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, it is essential for all surgical facilities to review and implement hurricane preparedness protocols. Ensuring the safety of staff, patients, and infrastructure is a top priority. Please take the following steps to be fully prepared: - Clear drainage systems to avoid flooding - Verify that all backup power sources, including generators and batteries, are operational - Secure and back up critical medical and financial records - Stock up on non-perishable food, water, medical supplies, and PPE to last at least 72 hours - Coordinate evacuation plans, including patient transfers if necessary - Shut off medical gas supplies and unplug electrical equipment - Move essential equipment and records away from windows and secure the facility infrastructure - Key Supplies: - Fuel for transportation vehicles and backup power - Battery-powered radios and flashlights with extra batteries - Adequate bottled water, non-perishable food, sterile instruments, and medications We want you to be prepared to protect everyone during the storm. Please review our provided hurricane preparedness recommendations and activate necessary protocols in accordance with your facility’s emergency management plan. UHC wishes everyone safety and vigilance as we weather this storm together. Call us for guidance on hurricane preparedness for your facility: 888-457-0393 #HurricanePreparedness #SurgicalFacilities #HealthcareSafety #HurricaneMilton #EmergencyPreparedness #EmergencyManagement

Happy Rosh Hashanah from our UHC Team!

The QUAD A PSDR deadline is almost upon us! Please ensure timely submission of your Q3 forms!

In surgical settings, the reliability of medical equipment can make or break patient safety. Regular biomedical inspections not only meet regulatory requirements but ensure that every piece of equipment functions properly, preventing failures that could endanger lives. 🔑 Key Benefits of Routine Inspections: Prevents Equipment Failures: Imagine a Bovie sparking during surgery—it’s a disaster waiting to happen. Regular checks keep equipment safe. Ensures Compliance: Meeting accreditation standards like those from QUAD A, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and other organizations is crucial to keep your facility running smoothly. Enhances Patient Care: Every machine from anesthesia to ice machines must perform at its best. Regular inspections ensure top-notch care. Protect your patients and your facility—stay proactive with biomedical inspections! ✅ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dWE-rhTG and contact UHC for any questions regarding biomedical inspection requirements! 888-457-0393 www.universalhc.com #PatientSafety #SurgicalCare #MedicalEquipment #HealthcareCompliance #BiomedicalInspections #QualityCare #SurgicalFacility #Accreditation

Whether it's mandatory prior to opening your facility for business or required to be obtained later on, accreditation rules vary by state. We've compiled a quick guide to help you understand where your state stands. Some organizations that can assist in achieving accreditation include: - QUAD A - Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) - The Joint Commission - Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)   Are you struggling with interpreting your states outpatient surgical regulations? UHC is a national company dedicated to helping our clients open exceptional surgical facilities. We are your partner in navigating accreditation requirements, from the initial buildout to ongoing quality assurance and risk management.   Need a hand? 📞 Contact us at 888-457-0393 or visit www.universalhc.com.   #HealthcareAccreditation #RiskManagement #QualityAssurance #Buildout #HealthcareConsulting #StateRegulations #StateRequirements #OfficeSurgery #AmbulatorySurgery

https://lnkd.in/eGxRCJ8w

At UHC, we take pride in continuously updating our protocols to align with accrediting bodies like QUAD A. We’re committed to helping your facility stay ahead of these updates and ensure the highest level of patient safety. Is your facility ready for the new standards? Contact us today for support navigating these changes! 888-457-0393 www.universalhc.com #PatientSafety #Consulting #UHC #Accreditation #Compliance #InfectionPrevention #QualityAssurance #PerformanceImprovement