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Preparing to improve infection prevention after COVID-19

February 10, 2026

Infection Control

We aren’t out of the COVID-19 woods yet, but the healthcare community is already looking at what steps everyone can take for a safer environment. From infection prevention and control, to cleaning and...

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COVID-19: IHI tool helps to identify gaps in patient surge preparedness

February 10, 2026

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control

If COVID-19 cases are rising in your area again and you’re seeking a fresh look at your pandemic response plan, download the free patient surge preparedness checklist by the Institute for Healthcare I...

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HFAP report outlines deficiencies in CAH, acute care hospitals

February 10, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

The following is a summary rundown of the top clinical deficiencies for acute care and critical access hospitals surveyed in 2020 by HFAP, as outlined in the accrediting organization’s 2021 HFAP Quali...

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Inside Accreditation and Quality, September 2021

February 10, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Subscribers, download this month's full IAQ newsletter Not a subscriber yet? Sign up for a Basic of Platinum membership to gain access to all Patient Safety Monitor Journal and Inside Accreditati...

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Beware these common problems with business occupancies

February 10, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities

Update your inspection, testing, and maintenance documentation and check your exit signs when preparing to host life safety surveyors from The Joint Commission (TJC) at your business occupancies. (For...

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COVID-19 vaccines: CDC asks hospitals to offer shots at discharge

February 10, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

Include COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your emergency room triage and medical history, and educate clinicians on how to address vaccine hesitancy. The CDC is encouraging hospitals and urgen...

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Tips on compliance, querying with National Practitioner Data Bank

February 10, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Quality & Errors

The National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) was created to help hospitals vet physicians and keep problem physicians from traveling from hospital to hospital. Hospitals are required to check the NPDB w...

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Inside Accreditation and Quality, August 2021

February 10, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

Subscribers, download this month's full IAQ newsletter Not a subscriber yet? Sign up for a Basic of Platinum membership to gain access to all Patient Safety Monitor Journal and Inside Accreditati...

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Update SOCs for off-campus buildings as TJC targets business occupancies

February 10, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities

Be sure your facility electronic Statement of Conditions™ (eSOC) and Basic Building Information (eBBI) are up to date with accurate business occupancy information. Expect life safety (LS) surveyors to...

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Review workplace violence prevention programs against new TJC standards

February 10, 2026

Leadership & Finance, Health Equity, Workplace safety

Take another look at your workplace violence prevention (WVP) policies and procedures now that The Joint Commission (TJC) has formally published new and revised standards that will be effective Januar...

Preparing to improve infection prevention after COVID-19

COVID-19: IHI tool helps to identify gaps in patient surge preparedness

HFAP report outlines deficiencies in CAH, acute care hospitals

Inside Accreditation and Quality, September 2021

Beware these common problems with business occupancies

COVID-19 vaccines: CDC asks hospitals to offer shots at discharge

Tips on compliance, querying with National Practitioner Data Bank

Inside Accreditation and Quality, August 2021

Update SOCs for off-campus buildings as TJC targets business occupancies

Review workplace violence prevention programs against new TJC standards

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