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Add ransomware attacks to emergency risk management and planning

September 05, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Which would you rather do? Tell someone in the C-suite the hospital is facing a CMS immediate jeopardy ruling because the staff was so overwhelmed by paper drug prescriptions after a ransomware attack...

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Review sterile processing decontamination area for common deficiencies

September 12, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Sterile processing departments have and will continue to receive a lot of scrutiny during surveys. That is also where hospitals can see a lot of high-risk deficiencies or even a ruling of immediate th...

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TJC providing surveyors with more training on IJ investigations, EC and LS requirements

September 19, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

At the urging of CMS, The Joint Commission has been providing surveyors with extra training on procedures related to investigating possible immediate jeopardy situations, as well as the use of open-en...

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Book excerpt: Miscellaneous aspects of the Life Safety Code

September 26, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Important aspects of Life Safety Code® compliance that are important to be aware of come survey time. ...

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Time to review policy on holiday decorations and educate staff

December 18, 2025

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Halloween is almost upon us, followed by a two-month holiday season starting with Thanksgiving and going through New Year’s. That means it’s time to review your holiday decorating policy, update it as...

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Work with staff in patient care areas to find storage space that meets NFPA requirements

December 18, 2025

Fire & Life Safety

Finding extra storage space in a hospital is always a challenge. But staff should be reminded that using stairwells, the ends of corridors, unused patient rooms or bathrooms, and empty offices for sto...

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CDC encourages hospitals to evaluate HVAC systems to ensure effective infection control

December 18, 2025

Environment and Facilities, Physical environment

As cases of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continue to persist and influenza season picks up, the CDC is urging hospitals to check the efficiency of their heating, ventilation, and air...

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It's always a good time to review your fire safety plans

October 23, 2023

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety, Fire & Life Safety

OSHA addresses fire safety under the General Industry Standards (29CFR1910). Facilities under construction should consult the edition of the of the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Life Safety C...

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Create on-the-go disaster kits for staff in an emergency

October 30, 2023

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Workplace safety

Sometimes disasters mean being on the go while evacuating the hospital. Sometimes staff and patients have to shelter in place. That is why it is important to create easy to store and quick to move dis...

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Get started on projects: CMS approval of waiver extensions drying up

December 18, 2025

If you’ve asked for a time-limited waiver to address a Life Safety Code (LSC) deficiency, be aware that CMS is unlikely to approve extensions, warned Herman McKenzie, MBA, CHS, director of The Joint C...

Add ransomware attacks to emergency risk management and planning

Review sterile processing decontamination area for common deficiencies

TJC providing surveyors with more training on IJ investigations, EC and LS requirements

Book excerpt: Miscellaneous aspects of the Life Safety Code

Time to review policy on holiday decorations and educate staff

Work with staff in patient care areas to find storage space that meets NFPA requirements

CDC encourages hospitals to evaluate HVAC systems to ensure effective infection control

It's always a good time to review your fire safety plans

Create on-the-go disaster kits for staff in an emergency

Get started on projects: CMS approval of waiver extensions drying up

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OSHA Dental Facilities Update - November 2023

OSHA Medical Facilities Update - November 2023

Tab 2, Medical Facilities OSHA Manual- August 2023

Tab 2, Dental Facility OSHA Manual- August 2023

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