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Mac's Safety Space

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It’s a battle of blurry edges…

April 18, 2022

Environment and Facilities, Physical environment

It’s a battle of blurry edges…or is it one of those “sometimes you eat the bear; sometimes the bear eats you” things? ...

Healthcare Safety Leader

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Nuclear disasters and cyberwar: Don’t forget world events in staying prepared for emergencies

April 19, 2022

Cybersecurity & Technology, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities

You may think world events such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine should not factor into your emergency preparedness planning. But the FBI has warned hospitals to be on alert for attacks from Russian...

Inside Accreditation & Quality

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Survey prep: Check documents on surgical, hyperbaric suite fire safety

April 19, 2022

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Fire & Life Safety

New elements of performance mean that surveyors will be taking a closer look at the fire safety n hospital surgical and hyperbaric suites. ...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Using measurement-based care to turn patient data into treatment

February 12, 2026

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

Chris Novak, vice president and chief operating officer for Ascension Illinois’ behavioral medicine service line, says the process of gathering data to support treatment benefits not only the provider...

Medical Environment Update

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Antimicrobial resistance is a growing but manageable crisis

February 12, 2026

Infection Control

More widespread antimicrobial resistance (AMR) would not only be a patient safety nightmare, but it would put healthcare workers at risk as well, including employees working in hospitals, nursing home...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Refugee health: Trauma, lost documents, and language barriers, Part 2

February 12, 2026

Health Equity

Last week we wrote about the refugee crisis in Ukraine and what it means for our healthcare system. There are about 26 million refugees living worldwide, with a small portion living in the U.S. With m...

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New healthcare workplace violence bills make their way through state, federal governments

February 12, 2026

Workplace safety

Last April, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1195). The bill, sponsored by Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), would ...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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IPPS rule: CMS proposes new ‘birthing friendly’ designation, along with PHE-related CoPs

April 19, 2022

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

CMS says it wants to expand COVID-19 and other infectious disease reporting requirements beyond the current public health emergency (PHE) as a way to stay prepared for the next pandemic. That proposal...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Most healthcare professionals don’t bring up end-of-life planning with patients, survey finds

February 12, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures

End-of-life conversations need to be a routine part of care for adults, a hospice expert says. Advance care planning and documentation provides guidance about end-of-life decisions. Advance care plann...

Mac's Safety Space

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OSHA is moving on…

April 20, 2022

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Workplace safety

OSHA is moving on and hopefully moving things forward on COVID-19 healthcare worker protections. ...

It’s a battle of blurry edges…

Nuclear disasters and cyberwar: Don’t forget world events in staying prepared for emergencies

Survey prep: Check documents on surgical, hyperbaric suite fire safety

Using measurement-based care to turn patient data into treatment

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing but manageable crisis

Refugee health: Trauma, lost documents, and language barriers, Part 2

New healthcare workplace violence bills make their way through state, federal governments

IPPS rule: CMS proposes new ‘birthing friendly’ designation, along with PHE-related CoPs

Most healthcare professionals don’t bring up end-of-life planning with patients, survey finds

OSHA is moving on…

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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

Chapter 2: Chapter Format and Tracer Planning