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Discuss mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations carefully

February 14, 2026

Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety, Infection Control

Expect to deal with many of the same exemptions—such as health concerns or religious reasons—to mandatory COVID-19 shots as you do with a mandatory flu vaccination requirement. ...

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EEOC clarifies employers’ rights to require COVID-19 vaccinations

February 14, 2026

Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety, Infection Control

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its guidance on how employers can navigate federal anti-discrimination laws while requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. ...

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ECRI Q&A provides lessons learned on vaccine rollout

February 14, 2026

Infection Control, Quality & Errors

It might take weeks or months before the U.S. gets the COVID-19 vaccine out to all of those who want it. The CDC and most states are first offering the shots to healthcare workers and other essential ...

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Communication, scheduling important as you roll out vaccine program

February 14, 2026

Infection Control, Quality & Errors

Set up clear communication with your hospital staff and remain open to feedback as you receive and administer the COVID-19 vaccines. Work with supervisors and other leadership to schedule staff vac...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Q&A: Water fixture infection control

February 14, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

It’s common knowledge that healthcare water systems can be a source of healthcare-acquired infections (HAI) if not cleaned properly. Just ask any of the facilities that found themselves dealing with a...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Q&A: Water fixture maintenance

February 14, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities

Showerheads, faucets, and spigots: Maintaining them and keeping them operating smoothly is key to both savings for your healthcare facility and care quality for your patients. Plus, if you don’t, C...

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Inside Accreditation and Quality, February 2021

February 14, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Policies and Procedures

Subscribers, download this month's full IAQ newsletter Not a subscriber yet? Sign up for a Basic of Platinum membership to gain access to all Patient Safety Monitor Journal and Inside Accreditati...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Patient Safety Monitor Journal, February 2021

February 14, 2026

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

Subscribers, download this month's full PSMJ newsletter Not a subscriber yet? Sign up for a Basic of Platinum membership to gain access to all Patient Safety Monitor Journal and Inside Accreditat...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Top 10 medical technology hazards of 2021 show impact of pandemic

February 14, 2026

Patient Safety, Infection Control, Quality & Errors

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact every aspect of healthcare, and a popular annual list of health technology hazards reflects this as well. Complexity of managing medical devices with COVID...

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Lack of patient portal use could hamper COVID-19 vaccine scheduling for seniors

February 14, 2026

Patient Safety, Infection Control

Hospitals that use patient portals for online scheduling should beware of relying on them too heavily for scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations, a new survey suggests. In addition, the data indicates that ...

Discuss mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations carefully

EEOC clarifies employers’ rights to require COVID-19 vaccinations

ECRI Q&A provides lessons learned on vaccine rollout

Communication, scheduling important as you roll out vaccine program

Q&A: Water fixture infection control

Q&A: Water fixture maintenance

Inside Accreditation and Quality, February 2021

Patient Safety Monitor Journal, February 2021

Top 10 medical technology hazards of 2021 show impact of pandemic

Lack of patient portal use could hamper COVID-19 vaccine scheduling for seniors

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OSHA Dental Facilities Update - November 2023

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Tab 2, Medical Facilities OSHA Manual- August 2023

Tab 2, Dental Facility OSHA Manual- August 2023

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