Summary of Updates, January 2026 Below is a summary of significant modifications for the NHSN Patient Safety Component Manual, which will go into effect January 1, 2026.

Wrong-patient errors occur in virtually all stages of diagnosis and treatment. The intent for this goal is two-fold: first, to reliably identify the individual as the person for whom the service or …

Measure the capability of the patient to perform each ADL 60% or more of the time it is performed during the past week (7 days). Read the Instructions for the Changed Condition Rule and the …

Mood Mood refers to the sustained emotional tone that prevails over time for a patient. It reflects the individual’s internal emotional experience and may be reported directly by the patient or …

Aug 11, 2025 · Medical care that is free from discrimination on the basis of age, sex*, race, ethnicity, national origin, language, disease, disability, or religion. Easy-to-understand …

Receive information about your health status, diagnosis, course of treatment, prospects for recovery and outcomes of care (including unanticipated outcomes) in terms you can understand.

PATIENT INFORMATION OHTUVAYRE (OH-too-vare (ensifentrine) inhalation suspension, for oral inhalation Important: For oral inhalation only. Do ot swallow or inject OHTUVAYRE. Wha