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CDC recommends RSV immunization for infants to address leading cause of infant hospitalization

April 12, 2026

Infection Control, Patient Safety

The treatment reduces the risk of infant hospitalizations and infant healthcare visits for RSV by 80%, according to the CDC. ...

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The CMS’ State Operations Manual appears updated—but not by much

August 09, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

After years of changing and adding new Conditions of Participation (CoP), CMS has finally updated its only guidance for surveyors, State Operations Manual, Appendix A (SOM). But not entirely. ...

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Survey: 99% of hospital pharmacists experiencing drug shortages

April 12, 2026

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

Drug shortages are near a 10-year high, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Drug shortages can have an impact on patient care, including drug rationing, delays in ca...

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Using AI to improve interactions between physicians and patients

April 12, 2026

Quality & Errors, Healthcare Staff, Cybersecurity & Technology

DAX Express is an AI-powered solution that automatically documents patient encounters through voice-enabled technology. Clinicians can use the solution to take notes during patient interactions, helpi...

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CDC: Suicide deaths increased 2.6% in 2022, according to provisional datad

April 12, 2026

Behavioral & Mental Health

On August 10, the CDC released its latest provisional suicide estimates for 2022, showing suicide deaths on the rise. There were approximately 49,499 suicide deaths in 2022, or 1,316 more than in 2021...

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Joint Commission issues guidelines for dealing with a cyberattack

April 12, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Cybersecurity & Technology, Natural & Manmade Disasters

With healthcare cyberattacks on the rise, the Joint Commission has issued guidance for health system executives on how to react once a data breach has been detected. ...

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New—and sometimes nontraditional—ways to attract and keep nurses

April 12, 2026

Healthcare Staff

As hospitals and health systems continue to seek solutions to workforce staffing—particularly nursing—many are veering away from traditional methods and embracing new ways of attracting and retaining ...

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Study details COVID-19 misinformation by physicians on social media

April 12, 2026

Infection Control

The new study is based on searches of five high-use social media platforms—Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Parler, and YouTube—as well as two media outlets—The New York Times and National Public Radio. ...

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Small turtles cause salmonella outbreak in 11 states

April 12, 2026

Infection Control, Patient Safety

The CDC announced that small turtles have been linked to a salmonella outbreak in 11 states that has left some patients hospitalized. ...

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Healthcare facilities called upon to continue masking

April 12, 2026

Infection Control

Healthcare facilities should continue to have masking policies despite the fact that the crisis phase of the coronavirus pandemic has passed, according to a new journal article. ...

CDC recommends RSV immunization for infants to address leading cause of infant hospitalization

The CMS’ State Operations Manual appears updated—but not by much

Survey: 99% of hospital pharmacists experiencing drug shortages

Using AI to improve interactions between physicians and patients

CDC: Suicide deaths increased 2.6% in 2022, according to provisional datad

Joint Commission issues guidelines for dealing with a cyberattack

New—and sometimes nontraditional—ways to attract and keep nurses

Study details COVID-19 misinformation by physicians on social media

Small turtles cause salmonella outbreak in 11 states

Healthcare facilities called upon to continue masking

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