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A quarter of rural hospitals at 'high risk' of closure, COVID-19 likely to make it worse

February 15, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

More than 350 rural hospitals, accounting for $8.3 billion in total patient revenue, are at risk, according to a new analysis. ...

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Online tool helps hospitals place staff in appropriate roles during COVID-19 pandemic

February 15, 2026

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Workplace safety, Infection Control

To meet the critical need for nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, many hospitals and health systems are seeking new hires and contingent staff members to supplement their workforce. ...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Coronavirus: Tiered staffing recommended to bolster critical care

February 15, 2026

Quality & Errors, Workplace safety, Infection Control

The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) is recommending a tiered staffing model for hospitals opening new ICUs in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To avoid rationing of c...

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Online tool helps hospitals place staff in appropriate roles during COVID-19 pandemic

February 15, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Infection Control

To meet the critical need for nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, many hospitals and health systems are seeking new hires and contingent staff members to supplement their workforce. ...

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Use these tips on security during pandemic preparations

February 15, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Workplace safety

Bryan Warren, MBA, CHPA, CPOI, is a healthcare security professional, president and chief consultant of WarSec Security, and a past president of the International Association for Healthcare Security a...

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Hospitals should consider CoP carefully before deciding on DNR policy

February 15, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Infection Control

Hospitals considering a universal policy of not resuscitating COVID-19 patients with heart or breathing failures should take steps to avoid violating patients’ rights under Medicare’s Conditions of Pa...

Use online resources to help you sort out COVID your protocols and policies

April 13, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

Feeling like you can’t find the latest, updated government guidance on infection control, hospital and provider waivers or much of anything else online relating to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis? You are...

Mac's Safety Space

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Why pay full price for the right thing…

April 13, 2020

Environment and Facilities, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant …when you can get an approximation for a lot less money! I’ve been sitting on this particular line of thought for quite some time—long enough for t...

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ALM issues home washing guidance for healthcare workers

April 10, 2020

Infection Control

For healthcare workers concerned about COVID-19 exposure and doing laundry at home, the Association for Linen Management (ALM) has issued “Interim Guidance for Healthcare Personnel Home Washing Person...

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Warning: Despite Blanket Waivers, CoP, EMTALA Regulations Are Still in Effect

February 15, 2026

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

Beware the myths and misperceptions going around about the blanket 1135 waivers issued by CMS to facilitate care for the growing COVID-19 patient population, cautions healthcare regulatory attorney De...

A quarter of rural hospitals at 'high risk' of closure, COVID-19 likely to make it worse

Online tool helps hospitals place staff in appropriate roles during COVID-19 pandemic

Coronavirus: Tiered staffing recommended to bolster critical care

Online tool helps hospitals place staff in appropriate roles during COVID-19 pandemic

Use these tips on security during pandemic preparations

Hospitals should consider CoP carefully before deciding on DNR policy

Use online resources to help you sort out COVID your protocols and policies

Why pay full price for the right thing…

ALM issues home washing guidance for healthcare workers

Warning: Despite Blanket Waivers, CoP, EMTALA Regulations Are Still in Effect

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