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ACHC surveyor findings: Samples of physical environment deficiencies, tips for compliance

February 07, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

Here are some samples of physical environment and life safety deficiency findings found at acute care hospitals surveyed by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) from June 1, 2021, to Ma...

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Contractor hurt on the job? OSHA may investigate your facility

February 14, 2023

Environment and Facilities, Workplace safety

OSHA inspectors were among those who responded to the site to conduct an investigation when a worker died after falling several stories from the roof of a Massachusetts hospital building in January. ...

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Survey preparation: TJC updates standards again, PHE remains active (for now), OSHA reports

February 21, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control

TJC finishes first round of standards review; PHE continues through May 11 ...

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Review local requirements for medical gas testing

February 28, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Physical environment, Fire & Life Safety

Be sure you understand the requirements of your state or local fire authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) when evaluating the annual testing of your hospital’s medical gas program. ...

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Make fire evacuation drills as realistic as possible to facilitate smooth escape

March 07, 2023

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Fire & Life Safety

Do not underestimate the importance of fire drills. ...

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Tighten up on OSHA compliance as inspectors are urged to cite serious problems incident by incident

March 14, 2023

Workplace safety, Infection Control

Ensure your workers are up to date on respirator fit testing and falls protection protocols, especially if OSHA has cited your healthcare facility for those safety problems in the last five years. If ...

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Critical access hospitals: ACHC report spotlights deficiencies within environment of care

March 21, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Almost every critical access hospital surveyed by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care from June 1, 2021, to May 31, 2022, was cited with infection prevention and control deficiencies for not ...

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Fire safety: An insider’s view on life safety compliance

March 28, 2023

Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety

Fire safety expert discusses common problems and possible solutions in facilities compliance. ...

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ECRI lists healthcare workplace violence as a top patient safety concern

April 04, 2023

Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety, Workplace safety

ECRI, a long-standing patient safety organization in Pennsylvania, has listed verbal and physical violence against healthcare staff as its second-most important patient safety concern for 2023. ...

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Review OSHA training requirements and refresh staff education

April 18, 2023

Climate Change, Fire & Life Safety, Healthcare Staff, Leadership & Finance, Patient Safety, Workplace safety

Remember to review OSHA staff training requirements—and keep in mind that state requirements may be more stringent. ...

ACHC surveyor findings: Samples of physical environment deficiencies, tips for compliance

Contractor hurt on the job? OSHA may investigate your facility

Survey preparation: TJC updates standards again, PHE remains active (for now), OSHA reports

Review local requirements for medical gas testing

Make fire evacuation drills as realistic as possible to facilitate smooth escape

Tighten up on OSHA compliance as inspectors are urged to cite serious problems incident by incident

Critical access hospitals: ACHC report spotlights deficiencies within environment of care

Fire safety: An insider’s view on life safety compliance

ECRI lists healthcare workplace violence as a top patient safety concern

Review OSHA training requirements and refresh staff education

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