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How BJC HealthCare cut patient harm events 75% by targeting 5 factors

April 17, 2026

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

In 2008, St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare launched a patient safety and quality improvement initiative that was designed to dramatically reduce patient harm events over a five-year period and sustain th...

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Inside Accreditation and Quality, August 2019

April 17, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Behavioral & Mental Health

Subscribers, download this month's full IAQ newsletter ...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Patient Safety Monitor Journal, August 2019

April 17, 2026

Infection Control, Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

Subscribers, download this month's full PSMJ newsletter ...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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New sentinel event alert highlights risks of direct oral anticoagulants

April 17, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Quality & Errors

The Joint Commission (TJC) this week issued a new Sentinel Event Alert (SEA #61) warning of the risks to patients posed by direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC). ...

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Accreditation & Patient Safety Roundup merger

April 17, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Patient Safety

We sent the first of the combined IAQ and PSMJ roundups yesterday, August 5, with the subject line AQCC Roundup (IAQ and PSMJ)- August 2019. ...

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Leapfrog leader pushes for adoption of expanded medical error policy

April 17, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

Leapfrog is promoting a nine-point Never Event Policy to help health systems and hospitals address catastrophic medical errors. ...

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Ensure empty O₂ cylinders are stored separately and policies are clear

April 17, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

TJC has recently highlighted a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) on storage management that clarifies storage of partial cylinders. ...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Trauma-informed care: Seeing through the patient’s eyes

April 17, 2026

Patient Safety, Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Workplace safety

Caregivers should tailor their processes to account for the stress and fear many victims of abuse and human trafficking feel when brought into the medical environment. ...

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Use these strategies to reduce conflict and violence in your hospital

April 17, 2026

Behavioral & Mental Health, Patient Safety, Workplace safety

Have staff employ these tips and strategies when interacting with patients to decrease tensions and improve patient care. ...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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National falls prevention awareness day

April 17, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

September 22 is National Falls Prevention Day. What are you doing to celebrate? ...

How BJC HealthCare cut patient harm events 75% by targeting 5 factors

Inside Accreditation and Quality, August 2019

Patient Safety Monitor Journal, August 2019

New sentinel event alert highlights risks of direct oral anticoagulants

Accreditation & Patient Safety Roundup merger

Leapfrog leader pushes for adoption of expanded medical error policy

Ensure empty O₂ cylinders are stored separately and policies are clear

Trauma-informed care: Seeing through the patient’s eyes

Use these strategies to reduce conflict and violence in your hospital

National falls prevention awareness day

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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

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