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FDA approves new round of COVID-19 vaccines

December 19, 2025

Infection Control

On September 11, the FDA approved new COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer, and BioNTech for patients 12 and older. In an emergency, the vaccines can be given to children ages 6 months to 11 years o...

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Healthcare facilities called upon to continue masking

December 19, 2025

Infection Control

Healthcare facilities should continue to have masking policies despite the fact that the crisis phase of the coronavirus pandemic has passed, according to a new journal article. ...

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Survey: 99% of hospital pharmacists experiencing drug shortages

December 19, 2025

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

Drug shortages are near a 10-year high, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Drug shortages can have an impact on patient care, including drug rationing, delays in ca...

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Using AI to improve interactions between physicians and patients

December 19, 2025

Quality & Errors, Healthcare Staff, Cybersecurity & Technology

DAX Express is an AI-powered solution that automatically documents patient encounters through voice-enabled technology. Clinicians can use the solution to take notes during patient interactions, helpi...

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CDC: Suicide deaths increased 2.6% in 2022, according to provisional datad

December 19, 2025

Behavioral & Mental Health

On August 10, the CDC released its latest provisional suicide estimates for 2022, showing suicide deaths on the rise. There were approximately 49,499 suicide deaths in 2022, or 1,316 more than in 2021...

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Joint Commission issues guidelines for dealing with a cyberattack

December 19, 2025

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Cybersecurity & Technology, Natural & Manmade Disasters

With healthcare cyberattacks on the rise, the Joint Commission has issued guidance for health system executives on how to react once a data breach has been detected. ...

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New—and sometimes nontraditional—ways to attract and keep nurses

December 19, 2025

Healthcare Staff

As hospitals and health systems continue to seek solutions to workforce staffing—particularly nursing—many are veering away from traditional methods and embracing new ways of attracting and retaining ...

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Study details COVID-19 misinformation by physicians on social media

December 19, 2025

Infection Control

The new study is based on searches of five high-use social media platforms—Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Parler, and YouTube—as well as two media outlets—The New York Times and National Public Radio. ...

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Small turtles cause salmonella outbreak in 11 states

December 19, 2025

Infection Control, Patient Safety

The CDC announced that small turtles have been linked to a salmonella outbreak in 11 states that has left some patients hospitalized. ...

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ACHC reapproved as accrediting organization for another 4 years

September 05, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Expect ACHC surveyors to pay more attention to the Life Safety Code® and to consider possibly more severe deficiencies after a review by CMS. ...

FDA approves new round of COVID-19 vaccines

Healthcare facilities called upon to continue masking

Survey: 99% of hospital pharmacists experiencing drug shortages

Using AI to improve interactions between physicians and patients

CDC: Suicide deaths increased 2.6% in 2022, according to provisional datad

Joint Commission issues guidelines for dealing with a cyberattack

New—and sometimes nontraditional—ways to attract and keep nurses

Study details COVID-19 misinformation by physicians on social media

Small turtles cause salmonella outbreak in 11 states

ACHC reapproved as accrediting organization for another 4 years

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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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