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COVID-19: EPA releases list of registered disinfectants

February 15, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Patient Safety

The EPA has released a list of 82 registered disinfectant products that have been qualified for use against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the novel coronavirus that cau...

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Coronavirus Care Rationing: ‘It’s Not Just About Ventilators’

February 15, 2026

Policies and Procedures, Infection Control, Workplace safety

In addition to ventilators, there are four primary care rationing scenarios during the coronavirus pandemic, a bioethicist says. ...

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Hurricane preparedness week: Get ready now

February 15, 2026

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety

Dig out your hurricane preparedness plans and now with an eye on potentially handling two or more disasters at once.On top of the continuing national emergency related to the surge in COVID-19 patient...

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6 Steps for Rural Hospitals to Rise to the Coronavirus Challenge

February 15, 2026

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors, Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, an Indiana-based rural hospital succeeded in boosting staff, increasing bed space, and securing essential equipment such as ventilators. ...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Creating airborne infection isolation rooms in a crisis

February 15, 2026

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Fire & Life Safety

While not ideal, it is possible even in locations like these to make a temporary working AIIR to help safeguard patients and staff. ...

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Field hospital resources

February 15, 2026

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Infection Control

There are several factors that need to be considered when designing a field facility, such as infection control, documentation, security, weather, electricity, and heating. ...

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Use CMS, CDC checklists to stay ahead of COVID-19 focus during surveys

February 15, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

Download checklists provided by CMS and the CDC to review your infectious disease preparedness plans as the COVID-19 emergency continues to ebb and flow throughout the nation. ...

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Waivers do NOT mean HIPAA, CoP, EMTALA regulations not in effect

February 15, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control

Beware the myths and misperceptions going around about the blanket waivers and relaxed enforcement of some regulations issued by CMS to facilitate care for COVID-19 patients ...

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Study Puts U.S. COVID-19 Infection Fatality Rate at 1.3%

February 15, 2026

Infection Control, Patient Safety

COVID-19 kills 1.3% of symptomatic people and could kill 500,000 Americans in the coming months if as many people contract the highly-contagious virus this year as contracted the seasonal flu last yea...

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CMS Emergency Waivers Now Include Some Testing, Inspections

February 15, 2026

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

After several requests, CMS finally issued a waiver for some — but not all — equipment inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) requirements at hospitals and other healthcare facilities for the dura...

COVID-19: EPA releases list of registered disinfectants

Coronavirus Care Rationing: ‘It’s Not Just About Ventilators’

Hurricane preparedness week: Get ready now

6 Steps for Rural Hospitals to Rise to the Coronavirus Challenge

Creating airborne infection isolation rooms in a crisis

Field hospital resources

Use CMS, CDC checklists to stay ahead of COVID-19 focus during surveys

Waivers do NOT mean HIPAA, CoP, EMTALA regulations not in effect

Study Puts U.S. COVID-19 Infection Fatality Rate at 1.3%

CMS Emergency Waivers Now Include Some Testing, Inspections

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