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COVID-19: Hospitals should consider CoP carefully before deciding on DNR policy

February 12, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Leadership & Finance, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Infection Control, Workplace safety

As the nation grapples with the 2019 novel coronavirus, clinicians and others in facilities have discussed whether to implement blanket “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) orders for COVID-19 patients, accordi...

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Duke Health to begin reusing N95 masks

February 12, 2026

Infection Control, Workplace safety

Researchers at Duke Health this week announced a way to sterilize masks using aerosolized hydrogen peroxide. The gas doesn’t damage the mask material or change its fit, but kills off viruses and germs...

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COVID-19: First Responders Must Be Notified of Coronavirus Exposure

February 12, 2026

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control

Healthcare facilities and public health officials now must inform emergency responders when they have been exposed to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. ...

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CMS suspends restrictions on care venues as providers tackle COVID-19 surges

February 12, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Cybersecurity & Technology

The sweeping "Hospitals Without Walls" initiative take effect immediately and allows hospitals to bill Medicare for services in unconventional settings. ...

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New COVID-related information out on HIPAA, face masks, privileging and more

April 03, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control, Cybersecurity & Technology

COVID-19 related information continues to be released at a furious rate. The Joint Commission (TJC) has issued a statement supporting hospitals letting staff bring in their own masks when other per...

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Looking for ideas? OIG report outlines hospital strategies on COVID challenges

April 06, 2020

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control, Cybersecurity & Technology

By A.J. Plunkett If you are still preparing for a major onslaught of suspected COVID-19 patients, review your plans against the strategies hospitals already have employed to deal with supply and pe...

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

February 12, 2026

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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Free online COVID-19 surge planning tool available to hospitals

February 12, 2026

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Quality & Errors

The model, developed by researchers at University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS), has already informed decision-making at both the system and government levels. ...

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Warning: Despite Blanket Waivers, CoP, EMTALA Regulations Are Still in Effect

February 12, 2026

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

Beware the myths and misperceptions going around about the blanket 1135 waivers issued by CMS to facilitate care for the growing COVID-19 patient population, cautions healthcare regulatory attorney De...

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ALM issues home washing guidance for healthcare workers

April 10, 2020

Infection Control

For healthcare workers concerned about COVID-19 exposure and doing laundry at home, the Association for Linen Management (ALM) has issued “Interim Guidance for Healthcare Personnel Home Washing Person...

COVID-19: Hospitals should consider CoP carefully before deciding on DNR policy

Duke Health to begin reusing N95 masks

COVID-19: First Responders Must Be Notified of Coronavirus Exposure

CMS suspends restrictions on care venues as providers tackle COVID-19 surges

New COVID-related information out on HIPAA, face masks, privileging and more

Looking for ideas? OIG report outlines hospital strategies on COVID challenges

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

Free online COVID-19 surge planning tool available to hospitals

Warning: Despite Blanket Waivers, CoP, EMTALA Regulations Are Still in Effect

ALM issues home washing guidance for healthcare workers

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