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TJC joins with clinical pathologist group to recognize top laboratories

January 28, 2022

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

by A.J. Plunkett (aplunkett@decisionhealth.com) The Joint Commission (TJC) is collaborating with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) to offer TJC-accredited hospital laboratories r...

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Opioid use disorder plays significant role in many sepsis cases

December 20, 2025

Infection Control, Quality & Errors

The Sepsis Alliance is highlighting the intersection of sepsis and opioid use disorders. Sepsis develops in response to infection, and can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. Sepsis is th...

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CMS eases use of COVID-19 survey tool, visitor requirements

February 07, 2022

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

CMS is lifting an almost two-year-old requirement for surveyors to use a COVID-19 focused infection control tool (FIC) as it reviews acute and continuing care facilities during surveys. Visitor restri...

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Add sleep problems to the list of COVID-19 challenges for nurses

December 20, 2025

Behavioral & Mental Health, Workplace safety, Healthcare Staff, Infection Control

Working the front lines of the early COVID-19 pandemic led to sleepless nights, anxiety, and depression for more than half of nurses surveyed for a new study. “Nurses are already at risk for higher...

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NAHQ: Quality professionals and quality work essential during crises such as coronavirus pandemic

December 20, 2025

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Leadership & Finance, Quality & Errors, Infection Control

The coronavirus pandemic has illustrated the value of quality professionals and their work in healthcare, according to a recent whitepaper from the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ). ...

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CMS to states: Enforce vaccine and other patient safety requirements or else

February 09, 2022

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

One way or another, CMS is promising states that it will enforce its mandate for staff at hospitals and other providers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. ...

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Antibiotics market ‘fragile and failing,’ report says

December 20, 2025

Infection Control, Quality & Errors

The antibiotics pipeline has dried up and the companies that make the bulk of antibiotics are facing multiple challenges, a new report from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) says. The...

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Mobile patient engagement: New ideas sometimes clash with old technology

December 20, 2025

Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors, Cybersecurity & Technology

Healthcare organizations are finding that an effective patient engagement strategy involves more than just opening a patient portal. A good platform not only gives consumers access to health system se...

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For children hospitalized with COVID-19, factors identified for progression to severe illness

December 20, 2025

Infection Control, Patient Safety

Demographic characteristics, preexisting comorbidities, and vital sign and laboratory values at the time of hospitalization indicate which children with COVID-19 are at higher risk of severe illness, ...

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ASPR-TRACIE collection includes information about nuclear fallout

February 24, 2022

Natural & Manmade Disasters

Just leaving this here in case anyone in emergency preparedness wants to know or needs a refresher: The HHS’ Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response’s (ASPR) Technical Resources, Assistance ...

TJC joins with clinical pathologist group to recognize top laboratories

Opioid use disorder plays significant role in many sepsis cases

CMS eases use of COVID-19 survey tool, visitor requirements

Add sleep problems to the list of COVID-19 challenges for nurses

NAHQ: Quality professionals and quality work essential during crises such as coronavirus pandemic

CMS to states: Enforce vaccine and other patient safety requirements or else

Antibiotics market ‘fragile and failing,’ report says

Mobile patient engagement: New ideas sometimes clash with old technology

For children hospitalized with COVID-19, factors identified for progression to severe illness

ASPR-TRACIE collection includes information about nuclear fallout

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