Alarm management software producer Extension Healthcare has published a guide for hospitals working to comply with The Joint Commission alarm safety goal in advance of the Jan. 1, 2016 deadline.
The free guide includes a comprehensive list of the most commonly asked questions by hospital leaders working to meet and exceed The Joint Commission's alarm safety goal as well as access to an alarm safety specialist today.
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"We [at Extension] are eager to share what we've learned with hospitals focusing on strategic initiatives to reduce alarm-related patient safety risks," said Todd Plesko, CEO at Extension Healthcare.
Click here to access the guide.
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