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Prepare now for winter surprises

April 12, 2026

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Workplace safety

Volcanic eruptions and La Niña expected to make for an interesting winter season ...

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Five things healthcare organizations can do to improve patient engagement and quality of care

April 12, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

But since 2020, patient engagement has become more important than ever—especially for those with complex care needs. Providers must find ways to engage patients and keep them in-network. The alternati...

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Streamlining mental health treatment

April 12, 2026

Behavioral & Mental Health, Patient Safety, Quality & Errors, Cybersecurity & Technology

Digital tools can help providers triage mental health patients ...

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Answers to 988: What to tell patients about the new Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

September 20, 2022

Behavioral & Mental Health, Patient Safety, Cybersecurity & Technology

When the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was launched nationally in July 2022, many viewed it as a huge step forward in mental healthcare. However, since its rollout, some have taken to social media...

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Cybersecurity rises to forefront in 2023–2026 National Health Security Strategy

April 12, 2026

Cybersecurity & Technology, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Patient Safety

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is crafting its 2023–2026 National Health Security Strategy (NHSS). AS...

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Six strategies to reduce patient discharge and care transition risk

April 12, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

The U.S. healthcare staffing crisis is severely impacting patients. Among other effects, it is causing a dramatic increase in the length of expensive hospital stays. Four in 10 hospitals have strug...

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Q&A: Hurricane preparation in 2022

April 12, 2026

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety, Physical environment

It’s hurricane season, and the time to prepare was yesterday. As climate change increases the strength and frequency of hurricanes and storms, hospitals and healthcare facilities in hurricane-prone ar...

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Blood pressure device maintenance, with or without manufacturer instructions

April 12, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

The most ubiquitous tools in healthcare include blood pressure cuffs (BPC) and other blood pressure (BP) measuring devices, and their importance can’t be overstated. ...

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Governing board holds ultimate accountability for both patient safety and financial health

April 12, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Patient Safety

Develop an onboarding education program for new hospital governing board members that emphasizes each member’s responsibility to ensure safety and quality of care and services for patients. ...

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TJC: Antibiotic stewardship updates effective January 1, 2023

April 12, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control, Quality & Errors

The Joint Commission (TJC) has several updated antibiotic stewardship elements of performance (EP) that will take effect on January 1, 2023. These EPs include requirements to have an antibiotic stewar...

Prepare now for winter surprises

Five things healthcare organizations can do to improve patient engagement and quality of care

Streamlining mental health treatment

Answers to 988: What to tell patients about the new Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Cybersecurity rises to forefront in 2023–2026 National Health Security Strategy

Six strategies to reduce patient discharge and care transition risk

Q&A: Hurricane preparation in 2022

Blood pressure device maintenance, with or without manufacturer instructions

Governing board holds ultimate accountability for both patient safety and financial health

TJC: Antibiotic stewardship updates effective January 1, 2023

Resource/w tools selected

STET CMS & tools

OSHA Dental Facilities Update - November 2023

OSHA Medical Facilities Update - November 2023

Tab 2, Medical Facilities OSHA Manual- August 2023

Tab 2, Dental Facility OSHA Manual- August 2023

Chapter 2: Chapter Format and Tracer Planning