Patient Safety Monitor Journal
- Volume
19
Issue
4
February 17, 2026
Ever since the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke in 2017, there’s been new (and well-deserved) attention placed on sexual harassment, and healthcare organizations are no exception. The industry is ...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality
- Volume
29
Issue
3
February 17, 2026
When it comes to preventing patient suicides, CMS has not been idle. In December 2017, the agency expanded its definitions of ligature (hanging) risks and its expectations on suicide prevention. ...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality
- Volume
29
Issue
3
February 17, 2026
CMS confirmed that care team members are allowed to text patient information over a secure messaging app. However, texting medical orders is still verboten....
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality
- Volume
29
Issue
3
February 17, 2026
A working relationship with law enforcement is key to the safety, efficacy, and wellbeing of everyone in the hospital: providers and patients. That said, hospitals and law enforcement have different g...