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Nurses urge CDC to reinstate universal masking

April 16, 2026

Policies and Procedures, Infection Control, Workplace safety

The United States is seeing a 16% increase in daily new cases over the previous week and more than 40 states have an increase in daily new cases over the previous two weeks as well as 25 states seeing...

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Update SOCs for off-campus buildings as TJC targets business occupancies

April 16, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities

Be sure your facility electronic Statement of Conditions™ (eSOC) and Basic Building Information (eBBI) are up to date with accurate business occupancy information. Expect life safety (LS) surveyors to...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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COVID-19 long-haulers: Neuroplasticity and treating chronic illness

April 16, 2026

We’ve all heard the stories: A patient comes down with COVID-19 and recovers, but not completely. Lingering symptoms plague them long after the virus itself is gone. It’s believed that this condition,...

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HHS extends COVID-19 PHE another 90 days

July 20, 2021

The 90 days is up on October 18, but could be extended again. HHS has promised to give states at least 60-days notice before lifting the PHE, which allows among other things waivers or flexibility on ...

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AHA supports mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers

July 22, 2021

Policies and Procedures, Infection Control

The American Hospital Association is supporting mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for healthcare personnel. It is also offering hospitals and health systems public service announcements and other resource m...

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Healthcare leaders identify top digital transformation priorities

April 16, 2026

Cybersecurity & Technology, Leadership & Finance, Quality & Errors

While the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted how huge a role technology can play in making the care process more efficient and convenient, simply revving up patient engagement tactics fall short of satisfy...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Reasons for prescription non-adherence are complicated

April 16, 2026

Health Equity, Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

Taking medicine as prescribed is crucial for maintaining health, particularly for patients with chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, or mental health issues. While education and trust are im...

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The dangers of violence are still here: Realities, risks, and prevention

April 16, 2026

Workplace safety

Violence against healthcare workers still persists, despite many efforts to combat it. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the incidence of violence-related healthcare worker injuries h...

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Beware these common problems with business occupancies

April 16, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities

Update your inspection, testing, and maintenance documentation and check your exit signs when preparing to host life safety surveyors from The Joint Commission (TJC) at your business occupancies. (For...

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Tips on compliance, querying with National Practitioner Data Bank

April 16, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Quality & Errors

The National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) was created to help hospitals vet physicians and keep problem physicians from traveling from hospital to hospital. Hospitals are required to check the NPDB w...

Nurses urge CDC to reinstate universal masking

Update SOCs for off-campus buildings as TJC targets business occupancies

COVID-19 long-haulers: Neuroplasticity and treating chronic illness

HHS extends COVID-19 PHE another 90 days

AHA supports mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers

Healthcare leaders identify top digital transformation priorities

Reasons for prescription non-adherence are complicated

The dangers of violence are still here: Realities, risks, and prevention

Beware these common problems with business occupancies

Tips on compliance, querying with National Practitioner Data Bank

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