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Emergency blanket waivers come to halt and other compliance tips

February 12, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Fire & Life Safety, Policies and Procedures, Infection Control

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on April 7 issued an update to the COVID-19 emergency declaration blanket waivers for specific providers. CMS officials say they will continue t...

Medical Environment Update

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Reducing risk in the pharmacy: A key step to improving patient safety

February 12, 2026

Quality & Errors

Although healthcare has always been fast-paced and complex, the pandemic has amplified these challenges and introduced dynamics that can put patient safety and quality care at risk. Mounting staff sho...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Crafting an effective health message, Part 2: The don’ts of healthcare messaging

February 12, 2026

Patient Safety, Health Equity

Last week we went over advice on how to craft a healthcare or policy message—one meant to alert people to the dangers of a certain disease and offer actions to improve compliance. Public health commun...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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CMS eases up on COVID-19 vaccination verification during regular surveys

June 15, 2022

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Now that hospitals and other healthcare providers have had time to meet the CMS staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements, CMS is easing up on verification. ...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Seeking authors

February 12, 2026

We’re seeking an accreditation expert to review and update our book CMS Compliance Crosswalk. The job would entail going through the crosswalk and updating the regulations for CMS and other hospital a...

Mac's Safety Space

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The way you do the things you do…

June 20, 2022

Environment and Facilities, Physical environment, Infection Control

…and perhaps more importantly, the “why” you do the things you do. ...

Inside Accreditation & Quality

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Using AI can empower more comprehensive maternal care

June 21, 2022

Patient Safety

Artificial intelligence (AI) could be poised to change how healthcare makes use of ultrasound early in a pregnancy. ...

Healthcare Safety Leader

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A breakdown of TJC's workplace violence prevention requirements

June 21, 2022

Environment and Facilities, Workplace safety

Conducting an assessment is the first step to esnure compliance with The Joint Commission's workplace violence prevention requirements. ...

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Preparing for the inevitable survey: What you need to know

February 12, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Fire & Life Safety

Survey says? Hopefully a bunch of good stuff. The Life Safety Code® (LSC) & Health Care Facilities Code (HCFC) survey is conducted in accordance with the appropriate protocols and regulations t...

Medical Environment Update

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Tips for running successful fire drills

February 12, 2026

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Laboratory Safety, Fire & Life Safety, Workplace safety

Someone’s always checking for compliance when it comes to fire safety, especially in healthcare facilities. Naturally, that includes several regulatory agencies: CMS, The Joint Commission (TJC), Depar...

Emergency blanket waivers come to halt and other compliance tips

Reducing risk in the pharmacy: A key step to improving patient safety

Crafting an effective health message, Part 2: The don’ts of healthcare messaging

CMS eases up on COVID-19 vaccination verification during regular surveys

Seeking authors

The way you do the things you do…

Using AI can empower more comprehensive maternal care

A breakdown of TJC's workplace violence prevention requirements

Preparing for the inevitable survey: What you need to know

Tips for running successful fire drills

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OSHA Dental Facilities Update - November 2023

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Tab 2, Medical Facilities OSHA Manual- August 2023

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