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Coronavirus: 3 Steps for Reopening Ambulatory Surgery Centers

December 19, 2025

Environment and Facilities, Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control

By Christopher Cheney Safety, managing surgery backlogs, and telemedicine are key elements of reopening ambulatory surgery centers during the coronavirus pandemic, an ASC chief medical officer says...

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Study: COVID-19 Fatality Risk Is Double Earlier Estimates

December 19, 2025

Infection Control

“These dire estimates highlight the severity of COVID-19 in elderly populations and the importance of infection prevention in congregate settings,” the study authors wrote. ...

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NIOSH Compiles Disinfectant Safety, Health Hazard Info Amid COVID-19

December 19, 2025

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently collected safety and health information on cleaners and disinfectants that employers can use in their hazard communication pr...

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40% of Providers at Risk of Closure Due to Financial Implications of COVID-19

December 19, 2025

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Policies and Procedures, Infection Control, Workplace safety

Forty percent of acute care organizations are at risk of closure, two-thirds of which are organizations with less than 100 beds, due to financial challenges stemming from the coronavirus disease 2019 ...

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New IHI Chief Executive: ‘There is No Quality Without Equity’

December 19, 2025

Leadership & Finance, Patient Safety, Quality & Errors, Infection Control

Equity is an underpinning consideration in efforts to improve U.S. healthcare, the new president and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement says. Kedar Mate, MD, was named chief executive ...

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How to Reduce Anxiety and Burnout at Primary Care Practices

August 13, 2024

Behavioral & Mental Health, Healthcare Staff, Workplace safety

Burnout is taking a significant toll in the healthcare sector. It is estimated that a doctor commits suicide every day. Research indicates that nearly half of physicians nationwide are experiencing bu...

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Coronavirus: 4 Methods Effective in Decontaminating N95 Respirator Masks

December 19, 2025

Policies and Procedures, Infection Control, Workplace safety

Based on a review of scientific literature, there are four effective methods to decontaminate N95 respirator masks, a recent research article says. During the coronavirus pandemic, maintaining adeq...

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HHS Presses Hospitals to Use New COVID-19 Data Reporting Modules

December 19, 2025

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Healthcare Safety Network COVID-19 module will no longer be an option for daily reporting, effective July 15, the Department of Health and Human...

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TJC approved as hospital AO for only two years this time

July 17, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

The Joint Commission again has earned CMS approval as a national accrediting organization for hospitals, but only for two years. Expect more changes as CMS continues to express concerns about TJC's pe...

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Discuss any revisions to masking policies with your staff, IC experts

September 30, 2022

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

The CDC recently revised its guidance on COVID-19 universal masking, but consult with your staff and infection control experts before making changes to your organization policies. ...

Coronavirus: 3 Steps for Reopening Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Study: COVID-19 Fatality Risk Is Double Earlier Estimates

NIOSH Compiles Disinfectant Safety, Health Hazard Info Amid COVID-19

40% of Providers at Risk of Closure Due to Financial Implications of COVID-19

New IHI Chief Executive: ‘There is No Quality Without Equity’

How to Reduce Anxiety and Burnout at Primary Care Practices

Coronavirus: 4 Methods Effective in Decontaminating N95 Respirator Masks

HHS Presses Hospitals to Use New COVID-19 Data Reporting Modules

TJC approved as hospital AO for only two years this time

Discuss any revisions to masking policies with your staff, IC experts

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OSHA Dental Facilities Update - November 2023

OSHA Medical Facilities Update - November 2023

Tab 2, Medical Facilities OSHA Manual- August 2023

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