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CMS updates its surveyor’s manual for first time in more than a year

February 12, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Just in time for the holidays, CMS is offering the gift of a newly revised State Operations Manual (SOM), one of the first significant overhauls in more than a year, especially for hospitals. Expect u...

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Asymptomatic Carriers of C. Diff May Be Significant Source of Infection at Hospitals

February 12, 2026

Infection Control, Patient Safety

In the hospital setting, screening for asymptomatic carriers of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) at the time of admission could reduce infection rates, a study published this week says. ...

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IHI Pushes Safety as a Primary Business Strategy

February 12, 2026

Leadership & Finance, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

Hospital leaders must adopt safety and quality as primary business strategies, rather than regarding them as tertiary metrics that rank below finances and other stressors on the C suite’s list of top ...

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BD Launches Fully Sterile Surgical Skin Preparation

February 12, 2026

Infection Control

As our understanding of factors leading to infection has evolved, so have antiseptics and aseptic technique. ...

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Joint Commission Portal Addresses Nurse Burnout

February 12, 2026

Quality & Errors, Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Healthcare Staff

It’s not a new problem. According to a 2016 study from the Mayo Clinic, at least 15%–20% of adults in the U.S. report high levels of stress. ...

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Q&A: What You Need to Know About CMS’ Antimicrobial Stewardship Rule

February 12, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control, Quality & Errors

The following is a Q&A with two experts at Chicago-based Lumere, a healthcare think tank focused on helping health systems eliminate medical errors and cut unnecessary costs. ...

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Hospitals Might Get Penalized by CMS for Serving Disadvantaged Patients

February 12, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

The study found that the CMS rating system does not account for social risk factors (SRF) and as a result, provider organizations could be judged on “social factors outside of their control.” ...

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Study: More Docs Involved in Patient Care Means Longer Hospital Stays

February 12, 2026

Quality & Errors

For every additional doctor involved in a patient’s care, patients will stay nearly an extra day in the hospital. ...

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TJC clarifies 1135 waivers, which suspend rules during a disaster

February 12, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters

Joint Commission–accredited hospitals and CAHs must have a process for requesting an 1135 waiver from CMS ...

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OSHA Raises Its Civil Penalties for 2020 by Nearly 2%

February 12, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Policies and Procedures

The new penalty amounts take effect immediately, applying to any penalties assessed after January 15. ...

CMS updates its surveyor’s manual for first time in more than a year

Asymptomatic Carriers of C. Diff May Be Significant Source of Infection at Hospitals

IHI Pushes Safety as a Primary Business Strategy

BD Launches Fully Sterile Surgical Skin Preparation

Joint Commission Portal Addresses Nurse Burnout

Q&A: What You Need to Know About CMS’ Antimicrobial Stewardship Rule

Hospitals Might Get Penalized by CMS for Serving Disadvantaged Patients

Study: More Docs Involved in Patient Care Means Longer Hospital Stays

TJC clarifies 1135 waivers, which suspend rules during a disaster

OSHA Raises Its Civil Penalties for 2020 by Nearly 2%

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