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TJC: Abuse and human trafficking patients

February 10, 2026

Patient Safety, Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Workplace safety

TJC posted two blog items this July, one on providing trauma informed care to patients who’ve been abused and the other on identifying human trafficking victims. ...

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Incomplete processes, insufficient documentation were top concerns in HFAP surveys

February 10, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Quality & Errors

A new report released by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) says its surveyors found that in 2018, healthcare organizations had the most problems with the development of policies, ...

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Does your healthcare facility have water intrusion?

February 10, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

Protect your building and patients from fungal exposure ...

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Seattle Hospital shuts down ORs after finding fungus

February 10, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Patient Safety

Seattle Children’s Hospital shut down four of its 14 operating rooms (OR) this week after mold was detected last weekend, forcing the facility to reschedule or move dozens of surgeries. ...

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Webinar - Patient Handoffs: Stop Errors and Improve Compliance

February 10, 2026

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

June 27, 1:00–2:30 p.m. Eastern Learn from international patient handoff expert Emily Patterson, PhD, as she teaches you how to adapt mnemonics, tools, and best practices to your facility. ...

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Crisis communication: 10 tips for hospitals to prepare for a disaster

February 10, 2026

Natural & Manmade Disasters

Hurricanes, floods, fires, and other natural and manmade incidents can strike anytime, anywhere. Faced with such disasters, hospitals must not only respond to the emergency but also maintain continuit...

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WHO Recognizes Burnout as ‘Occupational Phenomenon’

February 10, 2026

Quality & Errors, Healthcare Staff

The World Health Organization (WHO) this week said it now officially recognizes workplace burnout in the 11thedition of its International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). ...

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Language access: Meeting patient needs while increasing compliance and improving outcomes

February 10, 2026

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

The growing LEP population across the nation is creating an increased demand for language access, and this demand is no more prevalent than within healthcare. ...

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Every hour matters; delaying sepsis antibiotics in ER increases odds of mortality

February 10, 2026

Infection Control, Policies and Procedures

New research finds that every hour of delay in administering antibiotics to sepsis patients in emergency rooms increases odds of 1-year mortality. ...

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Mold found in Seattle Hospital ORs leads to one death, 5 infections

February 10, 2026

Infection Control, Patient Safety, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Seattle Children’s hospital said this week one patient died and five others have been infected by mold that forced the closure of all of the facility’s main operating rooms, according to the Seattle T...

TJC: Abuse and human trafficking patients

Incomplete processes, insufficient documentation were top concerns in HFAP surveys

Does your healthcare facility have water intrusion?

Seattle Hospital shuts down ORs after finding fungus

Webinar - Patient Handoffs: Stop Errors and Improve Compliance

Crisis communication: 10 tips for hospitals to prepare for a disaster

WHO Recognizes Burnout as ‘Occupational Phenomenon’

Language access: Meeting patient needs while increasing compliance and improving outcomes

Every hour matters; delaying sepsis antibiotics in ER increases odds of mortality

Mold found in Seattle Hospital ORs leads to one death, 5 infections

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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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