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Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Did they mean to hit me? The need for a clear work-place violence definition

February 13, 2026

Leadership & Finance, Workplace safety

Healthcare and social assistance workers are five times more likely to be injured or require time off work because of WPV, according to OSHA. The Joint Commission reports that 73% of nonfatal workplac...

Inside Accreditation & Quality

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Online resources: Recommended tools for first-time compliance managers

February 13, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

In asking for tips for first-time accreditation managers, Inside Accreditation & Quality also asked consultants and accreditation executives what online sources they recommend. The list ranges ...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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New chief physician executive shares keys to leadership success

February 13, 2026

Leadership & Finance

The new chief physician executive of the Mercy health system’s Mercy Clinic says it is essential in his new role to serve as an effective intermediary between clinicians and the health system. Jeff...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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COVID-19 fears and frustration add to recruiting challenges for hospitals

February 13, 2026

Leadership & Finance, Infection Control

For the past several months, the federal government has tried a variety of measures aimed at helping workers and families cope during the pandemic. But government measures apparently aren’t going far ...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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New study estimates the costs of U.S. maternal morbidity

February 13, 2026

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

In 2019, the estimated costs associated with maternal morbidity for U.S. births from conception through the child’s firth birthday were $32.3 billion, a new study found. The United States is experi...

Mac's Safety Space

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Tired of being tired? Me too!

February 13, 2026

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant A couple of quick items this week. As is frequently the case, I keep something of a digital scrapbook of ideas for the blog in my draft email folder....

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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CMS interim rule on vaccinations supersedes state or local orders

November 05, 2021

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control, Workplace safety

The new CMS interim final rule that requires staff vaccinations against COVID-19 supersedes state or local laws or orders that prevent vaccine mandates. But the CMS rule may not cover all healthcare e...

Medical Environment Update

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Medical Environment Update, December 2020

February 13, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Workplace safety

MEU Subscribers, download this month's full newsletter. ...

Medical Environment Update

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Medical Environment Update, October 2020

February 13, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Workplace safety

MEU Subscribers, download this month's full newsletter. ...

Medical Environment Update

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Medical Environment Update, September 2020

February 13, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Workplace safety

MEU Subscribers, download this month's full newsletter. ...

Did they mean to hit me? The need for a clear work-place violence definition

Online resources: Recommended tools for first-time compliance managers

New chief physician executive shares keys to leadership success

COVID-19 fears and frustration add to recruiting challenges for hospitals

New study estimates the costs of U.S. maternal morbidity

Tired of being tired? Me too!

CMS interim rule on vaccinations supersedes state or local orders

Medical Environment Update, December 2020

Medical Environment Update, October 2020

Medical Environment Update, September 2020

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OSHA Dental Facilities Update - November 2023

OSHA Medical Facilities Update - November 2023

Tab 2, Medical Facilities OSHA Manual- August 2023

Tab 2, Dental Facility OSHA Manual- August 2023

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