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Medical studies: Focus on solutions, not statistics

August 10, 2026

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

“The statistics do little to help us improve patient safety,” Truax said. “Rather, we must look at the real opportunities to improve patient safety." ...

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Counting will resume for minimums for ventricular assist device procedures at end of PHE

April 26, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

For hospitals with cardiac programs that include performing ventricular assist device (VAD) implants, The Joint Commission (TJC) offers the reminder that as of May 12, 2023, CMS will resume monitoring...

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COVID-19 vaccines requirements to end May 11 along with PHE

May 02, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

CMS is ending a requirement that all hospital providers and suppliers be vaccinated against COVID-19 as of the end of the public health emergency on May 11. Vaccines are still strongly urged, however....

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What workplace violence prevention can learn from emergency management

August 10, 2026

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Workplace safety

The survey found that most respondents believed that their organizations are extremely or very well prepared for incidents like a fire (75%) and severe weather or a natural disaster (64%). By comparis...

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Surgeon General: Loneliness as dangerous as smoking to American health

August 10, 2026

Behavioral & Mental Health, Patient Safety

Loneliness is as big a health risk as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, according to a 81-page report from the office of Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD. Released on May 2, the report explains that l...

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CMS investigates two hospitals who refused woman an abortion

May 03, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Two hospitals who refused to provide abortion services to a woman who was 17 weeks pregnant but faced life-threatening conditions after her amniotic fluid had drained are under investigation by CMS, a...

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WHO declares end of COVID-19 global emergency with ‘pleasure’

May 05, 2023

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the end of the COVID-19 global public health emergency in a statement on May 5 that offered themes of both relief and precaution. ...

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Teens, social media, and depression: American Psychological Association issues health advisory

August 10, 2026

Behavioral & Mental Health, Patient Safety, Health Equity, Cybersecurity & Technology

While teens can find support and connections online, they can also find things that magnify depression, anxiety, and self-harm. There are plenty of risks to navigate online, even for for adults—cyberb...

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CMS restarting pilot project putting agency surveyors side-by-side with AO teams

May 11, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Surveyors from CMS could start appearing along with survey teams from each accrediting organization as the federal agency resumes its full AO validation survey program. ...

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Focusing on hand hygiene to prevent HAIs

August 10, 2026

Physical environment, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Workplace safety

Five medical organizations have teamed up to recommend best practices for hand hygiene in healthcare settings to protect patients and providers from infection. In particular, the recommendations focus...

Medical studies: Focus on solutions, not statistics

Counting will resume for minimums for ventricular assist device procedures at end of PHE

COVID-19 vaccines requirements to end May 11 along with PHE

What workplace violence prevention can learn from emergency management

Surgeon General: Loneliness as dangerous as smoking to American health

CMS investigates two hospitals who refused woman an abortion

WHO declares end of COVID-19 global emergency with ‘pleasure’

Teens, social media, and depression: American Psychological Association issues health advisory

CMS restarting pilot project putting agency surveyors side-by-side with AO teams

Focusing on hand hygiene to prevent HAIs

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