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CMS approves merger of HFAP with Accreditation Commission for Health Care

October 20, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

HFAP, the oldest CMS-approved hospital accreditation program in the nation, has merged with the Accreditation Commission for Health Care in a move designed to expand both organizations’ reach in the c...

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A systems approach to person-centered healthcare: Lessons from end of life

December 19, 2025

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures

When it comes to systemic improvement of our healthcare delivery system, there is no shortage of ideas. Yet, even as the conversation has evolved to include important drivers of health outcomes such a...

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Six tests for physician leadership

December 19, 2025

Leadership & Finance, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Over the years, physicians have been frequently accused of resisting change. In the face of tremendous new pressures—ranging from explosive levels of new technology and data to changing regulatory bur...

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Flu shots still required but TJC eliminates 90% goal

October 29, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

As of January 1, 2021, you will have one less thing to worry about: The Joint Commission (TJC) is eliminating its requirement that hospitals set a goal toward achieving a 90% vaccination rate under In...

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Review policies on cyberattacks as FBI, HHS send new warning

October 30, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures

Review your hospital policies about preventing ransomware and other outside cybersecurity attacks on your electronic health information systems. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) relea...

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Cultural care delivery: The gateway to promoting greater health equity

December 19, 2025

Behavioral & Mental Health, Leadership & Finance, Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

Social and economic factors, such as housing, healthy food, and income, can drive up to 80% of health outcomes, making them critical components in any “whole-person” approach to healthcare. In general...

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Civil unrest while managing a pandemic: Lessons learned in Minnesota

November 04, 2020

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities

This year has been brutal on many levels, especially in healthcare. There’s the coronavirus pandemic. The cold and snow of winter, the broiling heat of summer, the fury of hurricanes and wildfires, ea...

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Amid COVID-19, OSHA issues respirator guidance for long-term care facilities

December 19, 2025

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control, Workplace safety

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued respiratory protection guidance for assisted living, nursing home, and other long-term care facilities. The guidance focuses on the use ...

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Coronavirus: Northwell's 10-step recipe for addressing patient surges

December 19, 2025

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

One of New York's largest health systems marshaled a range of resources and expertise to cope with the spring coronavirus surge. With coronavirus hospitalizations surging nationwide this fall, healthc...

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ECRI: Half of disposable isolation gowns don’t pass muster

December 19, 2025

Workplace safety, Infection Control

More than half of disposable isolation gowns tested by ECRI failed to meet protection standards and could expose healthcare workers to dangerous viruses, and bloodborne and other pathogens, the safety...

CMS approves merger of HFAP with Accreditation Commission for Health Care

A systems approach to person-centered healthcare: Lessons from end of life

Six tests for physician leadership

Flu shots still required but TJC eliminates 90% goal

Review policies on cyberattacks as FBI, HHS send new warning

Cultural care delivery: The gateway to promoting greater health equity

Civil unrest while managing a pandemic: Lessons learned in Minnesota

Amid COVID-19, OSHA issues respirator guidance for long-term care facilities

Coronavirus: Northwell's 10-step recipe for addressing patient surges

ECRI: Half of disposable isolation gowns don’t pass muster

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OSHA Dental Facilities Update - November 2023

OSHA Medical Facilities Update - November 2023

Tab 2, Medical Facilities OSHA Manual- August 2023

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