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When PHE ends, don’t expect grace period from CMS

December 29, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

CMS continues to work with accreditation organizations (AOs) on providing some remote flexibilities in conducting surveys. But only through the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). ...

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Discuss mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations carefully

December 11, 2020

Policies and Procedures, Infection Control

Refer to your policy on influenza vaccinations as you consider whether to require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. Expect to deal with many of the same exemptions—such ...

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Are you prepared? ECRI offers webcast on UK lessons learned in vaccine distribution

December 11, 2020

Infection Control

ECRI is gathering experts from the United Kingdom to offer insights on the distribution and administration of the COVID-19 vaccine for a webcast scheduled at noon Eastern time on Wednesday, December 1...

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Hospitals Scramble to Prioritize Which Workers Are First for COVID Shots

December 14, 2020

Infection Control

Days before the initial 6.4 million doses were to be released, hospitals across the country have been grappling with how to distribute the first scarce shots. ...

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ECRI provides lessons learned on COVID-19 vaccine rollout

December 17, 2020

Infection Control

As you launch COVID-19 vaccine operations, experts caution: Freeze or chill, but do not shake. Both the vaccine and its storage in dry ice require careful handling. ...

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DNV GL says CMS Oks some reaccreditation surveys remotely

December 17, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

DNV GL Healthcare just announced that CMS is now allowing it to conduct full, deemed, reaccreditation surveys remotely, under certain conditions. ...

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NIOSH says FFRs with exhalation valves just as effective at control of disease sources

December 20, 2025

Workplace safety, Infection Control

Filtering facepiece respirators (FFR) with exhalation valves, as well as a surgical mask or an unregulated face covering, can reduce a wearer’s aerosol emissions, according to a report released on Dec...

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CMS offers strategies for mitigating behavioral health challenges during a pandemic

December 28, 2020

CMS offers tips on maintaining pandemic infection control in behavioral health settings. ...

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Use screening protocols to ensure civil unrest stays out of your hospital

January 07, 2021

Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety

When civil unrest outside your doors threatens to come inside, be sure staff are trained on screening protocols for identifying people who should not be in your healthcare facility or on your property...

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How patient matching can help eliminate COVID-19 disparities in care

December 20, 2025

Patient Safety, Infection Control

Missing contact information on COVID-19 laboratory results prevents individuals with positive test results from quickly receiving needed treatment. It also heightens the risk that others will be expos...

When PHE ends, don’t expect grace period from CMS

Discuss mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations carefully

Are you prepared? ECRI offers webcast on UK lessons learned in vaccine distribution

Hospitals Scramble to Prioritize Which Workers Are First for COVID Shots

ECRI provides lessons learned on COVID-19 vaccine rollout

DNV GL says CMS Oks some reaccreditation surveys remotely

NIOSH says FFRs with exhalation valves just as effective at control of disease sources

CMS offers strategies for mitigating behavioral health challenges during a pandemic

Use screening protocols to ensure civil unrest stays out of your hospital

How patient matching can help eliminate COVID-19 disparities in care

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