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Amid COVID-19, OSHA issues respirator guidance for long-term care facilities

February 14, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control, Workplace safety

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued respiratory protection guidance for assisted living, nursing home, and other long-term care facilities. The guidance focuses on the use ...

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Flu shots still required but TJC eliminates 90% goal

October 29, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

As of January 1, 2021, you will have one less thing to worry about: The Joint Commission (TJC) is eliminating its requirement that hospitals set a goal toward achieving a 90% vaccination rate under In...

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Understanding the TJC requirements for maternal patient safety

November 03, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Quality & Errors, Patient Safety

The steadily climbing maternal mortality rate in the U.S. has (appropriately) attracted a great deal of media attention over the last few years. Figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Pre...

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Q&A: Reducing maternal mortality with a focus on education, preparedness

November 03, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Patient Safety

Delayed six months by the coronavirus pandemic, two new maternal health standards by The Joint Commission (TJC) will finally go into effect as of January 1, 2021. The standards—PC.06.01.01 on reduc...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Saving money and water in healthcare

November 03, 2020

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Quality & Errors

With more droughts and heat waves expected in upcoming years, it’s time for hospitals and clinics to be more water-conscious Climate change is making the world hotter and drier, with more intense h...

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Cultural care delivery: The gateway to promoting greater health equity

February 14, 2026

Behavioral & Mental Health, Leadership & Finance, Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

Social and economic factors, such as housing, healthy food, and income, can drive up to 80% of health outcomes, making them critical components in any “whole-person” approach to healthcare. In general...

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Patient Safety Monitor Journal, November 2020

February 14, 2026

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Inside Accreditation and Quality, November 2020

February 14, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Quality & Errors

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Masking Tape/Taping Masks: Essential PPE is still in the mix

November 02, 2020

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Workplace safety

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant As 2020 continues to roll along with no apparent respite from dealing with COVID on the horizon, it’s probably not a bad idea to share some PPE-relate...

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Review policies on cyberattacks as FBI, HHS send new warning

October 30, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures

Review your hospital policies about preventing ransomware and other outside cybersecurity attacks on your electronic health information systems. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) relea...

Amid COVID-19, OSHA issues respirator guidance for long-term care facilities

Flu shots still required but TJC eliminates 90% goal

Understanding the TJC requirements for maternal patient safety

Q&A: Reducing maternal mortality with a focus on education, preparedness

Saving money and water in healthcare

Cultural care delivery: The gateway to promoting greater health equity

Patient Safety Monitor Journal, November 2020

Inside Accreditation and Quality, November 2020

Masking Tape/Taping Masks: Essential PPE is still in the mix

Review policies on cyberattacks as FBI, HHS send new warning

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