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TJC outlines expectations for resuming surveys, with warning on EC

February 15, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

The Joint Commission (TJC) issued several statements about resuming surveys that were suspended at the beginning of the COVID-19 patient surge in March. Just like other agencies during this fast-movin...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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(Un)safe restraints: A method of last resort

February 15, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety

While healthcare and law enforcement do not perform the same job, staff in both industries have many similarities. Both work in high-stress environments. Both often work with people who are upset, sca...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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New IHI Chief Executive: ‘There is No Quality Without Equity’

February 15, 2026

Leadership & Finance, Patient Safety, Quality & Errors, Infection Control

Equity is an underpinning consideration in efforts to improve U.S. healthcare, the new president and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement says. Kedar Mate, MD, was named chief executive ...

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How to Reduce Anxiety and Burnout at Primary Care Practices

August 13, 2024

Behavioral & Mental Health, Healthcare Staff, Workplace safety

Burnout is taking a significant toll in the healthcare sector. It is estimated that a doctor commits suicide every day. Research indicates that nearly half of physicians nationwide are experiencing bu...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Coronavirus: 4 Methods Effective in Decontaminating N95 Respirator Masks

February 15, 2026

Policies and Procedures, Infection Control, Workplace safety

Based on a review of scientific literature, there are four effective methods to decontaminate N95 respirator masks, a recent research article says. During the coronavirus pandemic, maintaining adeq...

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TJC releases new revisions, some effective immediately

February 15, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Leadership & Finance

In the last few months, The Joint Commission (TJC) has updated several of its hospital accreditation standards, but there are no real surprises, given that most of the changes are related to last year...

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Does TJC require hospitals to provide patient education on COVID-19?

February 15, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Patient Safety, Infection Control

In general, both CMS and The Joint Commission (TJC) require education for patients as needed about the patient’s particular condition(s). CMS requires certain patient education under medication manage...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Q&A: Centura Health on telehealth expansion

February 15, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors, Cybersecurity & Technology

The coronavirus pandemic and social distancing requirements prompted many healthcare organizations to start or expand their telehealth programs using webcams, phones, and computers to conduct virtual ...

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HHS Presses Hospitals to Use New COVID-19 Data Reporting Modules

February 15, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Healthcare Safety Network COVID-19 module will no longer be an option for daily reporting, effective July 15, the Department of Health and Human...

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TJC approved as hospital AO for only two years this time

July 17, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

The Joint Commission again has earned CMS approval as a national accrediting organization for hospitals, but only for two years. Expect more changes as CMS continues to express concerns about TJC's pe...

TJC outlines expectations for resuming surveys, with warning on EC

(Un)safe restraints: A method of last resort

New IHI Chief Executive: ‘There is No Quality Without Equity’

How to Reduce Anxiety and Burnout at Primary Care Practices

Coronavirus: 4 Methods Effective in Decontaminating N95 Respirator Masks

TJC releases new revisions, some effective immediately

Does TJC require hospitals to provide patient education on COVID-19?

Q&A: Centura Health on telehealth expansion

HHS Presses Hospitals to Use New COVID-19 Data Reporting Modules

TJC approved as hospital AO for only two years this time

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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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