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Ensure hazardous materials in laboratory are stored properly

June 27, 2023

Environment and Facilities, Laboratory Safety, Workplace safety

Everything in a lab has a proper place, and lab workers need to ensure items go where they are supposed to go. ...

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CMS report to Congress, part two: Smoke barriers, emergency lighting, combustible storage all targets

July 04, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

A look this week at what CMS has targeted with Fire and Smoke Barriers, Essential Electrical Systems, Flammable and Combustible Storage, and Emergency Lighting. ...

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Hazardous areas: What will CMS surveyors be looking for?

July 11, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Last week, we offered a look at more of the top problems CMS told Congress it would be pressing accrediting organizations (AO) to crack down on: For the final top problem, we look at hazardous areas. ...

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OSHA: Respiratory protections, bloodborne pathogens, and hazard communication lead hospital violations

July 18, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Get your respiratory protection program up to date and make sure it’s written and enforced, because OSHA inspectors are pressing to put those violations in a category that could mean a penalty of up t...

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Drug Diversion Prevention book excerpt: Video surveillance

July 25, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

An important part of the diversion prevention and detection initiatives of any institution is limiting access to controlled drugs through physical security measures and instituting measures that allow...

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Check in with hospital pharmacists on environmental concerns with revised drug handling requirements

August 01, 2023

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

Check with the hospital pharmacists and program managers overseeing implementation of the latest updates to the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) standards on what cleaning solutions they need and maintenance c...

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Quick quiz: Help prepare staff to avoid survey surprises

August 08, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

by A.J. Plunkett (aplunkett@decisionhealth.com) How ready are you and your staff for your next triennial survey? Here is a quick quiz to check on some common issues. And you might want to share ...

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Survey readiness: Double check hand sanitizer policies and placement post-COVID

August 15, 2023

Environment and Facilities, Laboratory Safety, Fire & Life Safety

Before your next survey, remember to double check your hand sanitizer policies and placement for post-COVID requirements. ...

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Book excerpt: Fire pump assemblies and visual inspections

August 22, 2023

Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety

Your facility may or may not be required to have a fire pump. But if you have one as a life safety feature, the surveyor will perform an inspection. ...

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Looking ahead: Choosing the right tools for snow removal

August 29, 2023

Environment and Facilities, Workplace safety

Ahead of winter, ensure you have the proper equipment for snow removal, especially if your facility is in an area of the country that sees a lot of the white stuff. ...

Ensure hazardous materials in laboratory are stored properly

CMS report to Congress, part two: Smoke barriers, emergency lighting, combustible storage all targets

Hazardous areas: What will CMS surveyors be looking for?

OSHA: Respiratory protections, bloodborne pathogens, and hazard communication lead hospital violations

Drug Diversion Prevention book excerpt: Video surveillance

Check in with hospital pharmacists on environmental concerns with revised drug handling requirements

Quick quiz: Help prepare staff to avoid survey surprises

Survey readiness: Double check hand sanitizer policies and placement post-COVID

Book excerpt: Fire pump assemblies and visual inspections

Looking ahead: Choosing the right tools for snow removal

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