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Why does it happen? Because it happens…

August 25, 2020

Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant As to that thought/question (or question/thought), for those of you working through your utility systems risk assessments to ensure compliance with NF...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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NSC says COVID-19 may become third leading cause of death in U.S.

February 14, 2026

Patient Safety, Infection Control

In 2018, the most recent year of final fatality data, the third leading cause of death was preventable deaths from drug overdoses, motor vehicle crashes, and falls. The number of deaths from COVID-19 ...

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FGI seeks public comment on 2022 update to Guidelines for Design and Construction

February 14, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety

The Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) is asking for public comment through September on the 2022 update to the FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction, which “provide minimum standards for design...

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Sentinel events for 2020 pandemic year drop slightly

August 13, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

The number of sentinel events reviewed by The Joint Commission (TJC) in the first half of this pandemic-dominated year are well under the pace for last year. But that’s probably not unexpected given t...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Serious adverse health events associated with methanol in some alcohol-based hand sanitizers

February 14, 2026

Infection Control, Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

The FDA warns that some ABHS manufactured in Mexico has been found to contain methanol (wood alcohol)—which is toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested, and can cause permanent blindness and d...

Inside Accreditation & Quality

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Risk reduction strategies for continuous readiness: The tracer

February 14, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Always being ready for survey can be one of the greatest challenges, but there are tools. In the following excerpt from HCPro’s recently published Survey Coordinator’s Handbook, 21st Edition, we offer...

Inside Accreditation & Quality

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What deficiencies would you cite and why? And how would you correct them?

February 14, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

You be the surveyor. The following information was taken from a CMS Form-2567 “Statement of Deficiencies” posted online by the federal agency under its Quality, Certification and Oversight Reports ...

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Not every summer illness is COVID-19: Decision support tools can play key role in diagnosis

February 14, 2026

Infection Control, Quality & Errors

Even during “normal times,” summer activities expose Americans to a long list of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Few, if any, are prevented by face masks, hand-washing, and social distancing....

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Why are we here? Because we’re here!

August 17, 2020

Environment and Facilities, Physical environment, Workplace safety

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant One item came up on the radar this past week or so and it appears (I poked around in the archival blogosphere and could find no mention) that I’ve not...

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Beware of fraud when searching to bolster supplies in a crisis

August 11, 2020

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control, Workplace safety

When trying to procure necessary supplies during a disaster or emergency, be aware of potential fraud, document all your contracting activities, and ensure staff are trained and up-to-date on your fac...

Why does it happen? Because it happens…

NSC says COVID-19 may become third leading cause of death in U.S.

FGI seeks public comment on 2022 update to Guidelines for Design and Construction

Sentinel events for 2020 pandemic year drop slightly

Serious adverse health events associated with methanol in some alcohol-based hand sanitizers

Risk reduction strategies for continuous readiness: The tracer

What deficiencies would you cite and why? And how would you correct them?

Not every summer illness is COVID-19: Decision support tools can play key role in diagnosis

Why are we here? Because we’re here!

Beware of fraud when searching to bolster supplies in a crisis

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