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The pigs are sick; Swine flu reported at Michigan fair

February 10, 2026

Infection Control

An familiar and unpleasant virus reared its head last week at the Oakland County Fair in Michigan, where several pigs tested positive for influenza A virus, the causative agent of swine flu. ...

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Nurses, not policymakers, should determine appropriate staffing levels

February 10, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Healthcare Staff

Staffing is a complex decision based on the experience and clinical expertise of the nurse, care team, resources, and patient needs,” AONL said in a prepared statement. “Organizational leaders, nurse ...

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Misdiagnosis tied to serious harm of 795K Americans annually, study finds

February 10, 2026

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

False negative diagnoses are likely the largest source of death linked to medical errors in the United States, a new research article found. ...

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Three ways heat can kill

February 10, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety

The latest heatwaves are also sending patients to hospitals in rising numbers. It’s important for the safety of your patients and staff to know what the dangers of extreme heat are on the human body,...

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COVID-19 vaccination status checks officially retired

July 26, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

CMS has officially retired the requirements for healthcare staff vaccination against COVID-19. ...

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Dealing with life’s daily crisis moments in healthcare

February 10, 2026

Workplace safety

A new survey by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) takes a deep dive into workplace violence in healthcare, finding that 40% of the 3,155 respondents believe their staff feel comfortable addressing...

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Late summer COVID-19 cases ramping up after months of decline, says CDC

February 10, 2026

Infection Control

After nearly half a year of steady declines, COVID cases are inching back up again, Dr. Brendan Jackson, the CDC's COVID-19 incident manager, told NPR. ...

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UPDATE: USP creates resource to help hospitals assess Pfizer drug shortages while company sets emergency order limits

August 07, 2023

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Quality & Errors

Pfizer is asking customers to exhaust other supply sources before ordering 12 sterile injectable drugs from the company as it continues to assess its ability to produce the drugs following a tornado t...

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When proven solutions don’t work: Preventing infection from unexpected sources happens with clear communication

February 10, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

Healthcare facilities have made huge strides in improving infection prevention and control, yet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that, on any given day, one in 31 hospital patients...

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ONC: Hospitals need to put SDOH data to use

February 10, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Health Equity

More than 80% of hospitals recently surveyed by the American Hospital Association are collecting data on social determinants of health (SDOH), many through their EHR platform and health information ex...

The pigs are sick; Swine flu reported at Michigan fair

Nurses, not policymakers, should determine appropriate staffing levels

Misdiagnosis tied to serious harm of 795K Americans annually, study finds

Three ways heat can kill

COVID-19 vaccination status checks officially retired

Dealing with life’s daily crisis moments in healthcare

Late summer COVID-19 cases ramping up after months of decline, says CDC

UPDATE: USP creates resource to help hospitals assess Pfizer drug shortages while company sets emergency order limits

When proven solutions don’t work: Preventing infection from unexpected sources happens with clear communication

ONC: Hospitals need to put SDOH data to use

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