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Track COVID-19 rates to signal when to resume non-emergent care

April 21, 2020

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

While some hospitals are just approaching their peak of treating COVID-19 patients, others are already looking toward the time facilities can start taking in patients—and revenues—for non-emergent pat...

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CDC: Watch for six new symptoms of COVID-19

December 18, 2025

Infection Control

The CDC says that like the original three symptoms, the six new ones take two to 14 days to appear after exposure. ...

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Coronavirus: Studies find steam effective in sterilizing used medical masks

December 18, 2025

Infection Control, Workplace safety

Two new studies show steam can effectively decontaminate medical masks including the N95 respirator mask. ...

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6 Steps for Rural Hospitals to Rise to the Coronavirus Challenge

December 18, 2025

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors, Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, an Indiana-based rural hospital succeeded in boosting staff, increasing bed space, and securing essential equipment such as ventilators. ...

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New Infection Prevention Guidelines Highlight Lessons Learned From COVID-19

December 18, 2025

Infection Control, Patient Safety

“There is still much to learn about this virus, but these recommendations give hospitals an evidence-based reference,” said Judith Guzman-Cottrill, DO, the SHEA representative on the author panel, in ...

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Researcher: Coronavirus Pandemic Increases Risk of Physician Suicide

December 18, 2025

Workplace safety, Behavioral & Mental Health, Infection Control

The April 26 suicide death of a New York emergency room physician appears to be related to the pandemic, according to the New York Times. ...

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OSHA guidance allows use of decontaminated masks under certain conditions

April 29, 2020

Infection Control, Workplace safety

by A.J. Plunkett (aplunkett@decisionhealth.com) If you are authorizing the decontamination and reuse of N95 or other protective face masks for healthcare personnel in the face of supply shortages, ...

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How cancer clinics can treat patients safely during the coronavirus pandemic

December 18, 2025

Infection Control, Patient Safety, Cybersecurity & Technology

Patients with cancer are a high-risk group during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a World Health Organization report published in February. ...

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A quarter of rural hospitals at 'high risk' of closure, COVID-19 likely to make it worse

December 18, 2025

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

More than 350 rural hospitals, accounting for $8.3 billion in total patient revenue, are at risk, according to a new analysis. ...

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OSHA issues interim guidance for worker reuse of masks

April 28, 2020

Infection Control, Workplace safety

If you are authorizing the decontamination and reuse of N95 or other protective face masks for healthcare personnel in the face of supply shortages, ensure you are updating your respiratory protection...

Track COVID-19 rates to signal when to resume non-emergent care

CDC: Watch for six new symptoms of COVID-19

Coronavirus: Studies find steam effective in sterilizing used medical masks

6 Steps for Rural Hospitals to Rise to the Coronavirus Challenge

New Infection Prevention Guidelines Highlight Lessons Learned From COVID-19

Researcher: Coronavirus Pandemic Increases Risk of Physician Suicide

OSHA guidance allows use of decontaminated masks under certain conditions

How cancer clinics can treat patients safely during the coronavirus pandemic

A quarter of rural hospitals at 'high risk' of closure, COVID-19 likely to make it worse

OSHA issues interim guidance for worker reuse of masks

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STET CMS & tools

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

Chapter 2: Chapter Format and Tracer Planning