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Changes to CAH standards allow for unified medical staff, hearings and appeal process in bylaws

February 11, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Critical access hospitals (CAH) that are accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) will now have the option to create a single, unified medical staff if they are part of a multihospital system. TJC has...

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Women now urged to get mammograms starting at age 40

February 11, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures

The draft recommendations say female patients should be screened when they’re 40, then once every other year. The draft recommendation was issued May 9 and is open for public comment until June 5, 202...

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Antibiotic stewardship initiative at urgent care clinics cuts prescribing by 15%

February 11, 2026

Infection Control, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

Most antibiotic prescriptions in the United States are made in outpatient settings and as many as 30% of those prescriptions may be unnecessary. Antibiotic overuse has been linked to antibiotic resist...

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A national patient identifier is up for debate. Patient safety Is not

February 11, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures

This lack of consistency in patient identification leads to medical errors and financial burdens for patients, clinicians, and institutions. Repeated medical care due to duplicate records costs an ave...

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FDA approves overdose reversing nasal spray, Opvee

February 11, 2026

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

On May 22, the FDA approved a nasal spray that can be used for emergency treatment for overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids. The medicine, Opvee, was first approved as an injection in the 19...

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How to improve emergency department efficiency

February 11, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

An initiative launched in January has significantly improved efficiency at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center‘s emergency department. For patients, lengthy wait times are common at emergency rooms a...

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Iowa Health System sees benefits from data-driven surgery

February 11, 2026

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

Hospitals are turning to technology to get a good look at how their operating rooms, well … operate. And the results are not only improving OR efficiency but boosting clinical outcomes as well. ...

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Review policies on LGBTQIA+ health this June

February 11, 2026

Behavioral & Mental Health, Patient Safety, Health Equity

Discrimination, misinformation, and a lack of healthcare access still pose dangers to the LGBTQ+ patient population—and healthcare providers have a duty to respond. Here are some resources for healthc...

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COVID vaccinations officially not required

May 31, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

CMS issued a final rule May 31 officially rescinding the regulatory requirement to vaccinate healthcare staff in hospitals and other health organizations against the COVID-19 virus. ...

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OSHA cites workplace violence at Columbus Children’s Hospital

February 11, 2026

Workplace safety

The Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion at Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Columbus, Ohio, faces $18,080 in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fines for workplace violence hazards,...

Changes to CAH standards allow for unified medical staff, hearings and appeal process in bylaws

Women now urged to get mammograms starting at age 40

Antibiotic stewardship initiative at urgent care clinics cuts prescribing by 15%

A national patient identifier is up for debate. Patient safety Is not

FDA approves overdose reversing nasal spray, Opvee

How to improve emergency department efficiency

Iowa Health System sees benefits from data-driven surgery

Review policies on LGBTQIA+ health this June

COVID vaccinations officially not required

OSHA cites workplace violence at Columbus Children’s Hospital

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OSHA Dental Facilities Update - November 2023

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Tab 2, Medical Facilities OSHA Manual- August 2023

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