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Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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The Joint Commission’s psychiatric hospital accreditation program approved for another 6 years

February 24, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

After providing additional training to its surveyors to increase oversight of a hospital’s plan of correction, The Joint Commission (TJC) has been approved by CMS to accredit psychiatric hospitals for...

Mac's Safety Space

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Mac's Safety Space: Ain’t nothing like the real thing

February 27, 2023

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety

Even those of you who know most of my back story might not necessarily have made the connection (there are certainly ample clues on LinkedIn), but my first 20-plus years in healthcare were spent worki...

Healthcare Safety Leader

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Review local requirements for medical gas testing

February 28, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Physical environment, Fire & Life Safety

Be sure you understand the requirements of your state or local fire authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) when evaluating the annual testing of your hospital’s medical gas program. ...

Inside Accreditation & Quality

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Ask the expert: Answers to recurring EMTALA and HIPAA questions

February 28, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Policies and Procedures

Do you need to update your hospital’s sign detailing its responsibilities under the federal Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA)? What do you do when law enforcement asks for medical r...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Tips and resources to prevent medical errors

February 11, 2026

Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

Medical error prevention is a complex problem without a simple “one-size-fits-all” solution. However, there are some things that healthcare organizations can do. ...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Technology and automation to help prevent staff burnout

February 11, 2026

Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors, Cybersecurity & Technology, Healthcare Staff

With greater burden on staff and a rising shortage of personnel, organizations are turning to technology to alleviate the stressors that are driving staff away or preventing them from practicing at th...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Signs and symptoms of burnout in healthcare providers

March 02, 2023

Healthcare Staff

Burnout in healthcare continues to be a prominent story in healthcare. Unfortunately, it is not just a catchy headline. Twenty-five percent of physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers are c...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Addressing the healthcare disparities facing LGBTQ+ patients

February 11, 2026

Leadership & Finance, Behavioral & Mental Health, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Health Equity

Members of the LGBTQ+ community often experience discrimination, and that can extend to the realm of healthcare. A community member’s wellness can be put at risk due to healthcare workers’ lack of exp...

Medical Environment Update

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Hand hygiene: Work remains ongoing to ensure good practices followed

February 11, 2026

Infection Control, Laboratory Safety

Hand hygiene remains a perennial issue in healthcare and requires constant vigilance on the part of providers. With the “tripledemic” of COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus this winte...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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In healthcare supply chain management, collaboration with clinicians is crucial

March 01, 2023

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Leadership & Finance

How one healthcare system is working to improve its supply chain. ...

The Joint Commission’s psychiatric hospital accreditation program approved for another 6 years

Mac's Safety Space: Ain’t nothing like the real thing

Review local requirements for medical gas testing

Ask the expert: Answers to recurring EMTALA and HIPAA questions

Tips and resources to prevent medical errors

Technology and automation to help prevent staff burnout

Signs and symptoms of burnout in healthcare providers

Addressing the healthcare disparities facing LGBTQ+ patients

Hand hygiene: Work remains ongoing to ensure good practices followed

In healthcare supply chain management, collaboration with clinicians is crucial

Resource/w tools selected

STET CMS & tools

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