Safety Matters – tips for staff during regulatory surveys
With surveyors from The Joint Commission expected to visit soon, staff should be ready to be interviewed. Staff interviews demonstrate competency, appropriate training and compliance in meeting regulatory standards.
Other tips for interactions with surveyors:
- Always wear your ID badge.
- Follow YNHHS’ Standards of Professional Behavior.
- Ensure a scribe or escort is with you while talking with surveyor(s).
- Know how to locate policy and procedure manuals on the employee intranet.
- Navigate medical records discreetly (use “hide all” function in flowsheets and select only the sections in question).
- Ensure your patients are covered while working with a surveyor.
- Do not give surveyors anything to walk away with (Accreditation and Regulatory Affairs will provide any requested material).
Sim Center offers Using Virtual Reality in Simulation course
Yale Center for Healthcare Simulation (YCHS) is offering a virtual reality (VR) training course for instructors. Sessions are scheduled throughout the year. The 90-minute course will train facilitators how to create a consistent, safe and positive experience for users during virtual reality simulations. Participants will learn how to use the SimX simulation platform and how YCHS can support them. Sign up for a 2026 course. For more information visit the Center of Healthcare Simulation. If you have any questions or would like to take VR training but are unable to attend a scheduled session, contact YCHS, 203-688-9565.
THRIVE Health Coaching webinar – Mastering Nutrition Labels
March is National Nutrition Month – a good time to assess your eating habits. Understanding nutrition labels can make it easier to stay on track with your health goals and choose nutritious foods.
Join the THRIVE health coaches as they break down each section of the nutrition label and show you how to use this information to make informed choices that support your health. The session will cover:
- How to interpret serving size, calories and daily values
- What to look for in fats, sodium, carbohydrates and added sugars
- How to spot marketing tricks on packaging
- Practical tips for comparing products and choosing healthier options
- Debunking nutrition myths
Register for the webinars on the THRIVE Health Coaching page (accessible under “Quick Links” on the THRIVE intranet site); then see “upcoming webinars.”
