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FEMA asks hospitals needing extra staff to work with local agencies first

August 19, 2021

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control

FEMA is asking healthcare organizations needing extra medical staff because of the COVID-19 surge to work with local agencies first, and to consider reducing elective procedures and activating retired...

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COVID-19 vaccines prevented nearly 140,000 deaths in the U.S.

February 13, 2026

Infection Control

The 50 states and Washington, D.C., experienced an average of five fewer deaths from COVID-19 per 10,000 adult residents as a result of early vaccination efforts through May 9, according to the study....

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Health equity top priority for leader of Institute for Healthcare Improvement

February 13, 2026

Health Equity

As the president and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), Kedar Mate, MD, is the leader of one of the top healthcare reform organizations in the world. IHI was founded in 1991. The n...

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North Carolina hospital coordinates with community to create vaccine clinic

February 13, 2026

Quality & Errors, Infection Control

The nation is still working to get a majority of the population vaccinated against COVID-19 as coronavirus variants create patient surges in many states. Hospitals and other healthcare organizations a...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Why pandemic-initiated safety protocols are here to stay

February 13, 2026

Infection Control, Policies and Procedures

The pandemic drove healthcare providers and vendors to take an even closer look at facility entrances: who enters a facility, how they come in, and how they leave. On a typical, pre-pandemic day, vend...

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Hurricane Ida illustrates need for plans within emergency plans

August 30, 2021

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control

Review your emergency preparedness plans to ensure you have contingency plans for emergencies within an emergency, and drill staff on evacuating patients up or down stairwells. ...

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Joint Commission issues new workplace violence standards

February 13, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Workplace safety

The Joint Commission, which oversees accreditation of hospitals and other healthcare facilities, issued new and revised workplace violence standards that take effect January 1, 2022. The workplace vio...

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MemorialCare making great strides in reducing patient harm

February 13, 2026

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

The Fountain Valley, California-based MemorialCare health system has made significant progress in decreasing patient harm. Patient safety has been a pressing issue in healthcare since 1999, with th...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Focusing on adverse drug events is still crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic

February 13, 2026

Quality & Errors

The nation’s hospitals continue to grapple with COVID-19, a pandemic that has strained staff and resources like never before. But even amid this ongoing public health emergency, it’s important to not ...

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Analytics and hospital pharmacies: Building a successful program

February 13, 2026

Quality & Errors

Hospital pharmacies have their work cut out for them. They need to perform mission-critical responsibilities that enable both quality patient care and reliable operational continuity. There’s valu...

FEMA asks hospitals needing extra staff to work with local agencies first

COVID-19 vaccines prevented nearly 140,000 deaths in the U.S.

Health equity top priority for leader of Institute for Healthcare Improvement

North Carolina hospital coordinates with community to create vaccine clinic

Why pandemic-initiated safety protocols are here to stay

Hurricane Ida illustrates need for plans within emergency plans

Joint Commission issues new workplace violence standards

MemorialCare making great strides in reducing patient harm

Focusing on adverse drug events is still crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic

Analytics and hospital pharmacies: Building a successful program

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