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Use ACHC survey report to work toward sustained patient safety

March 14, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

For ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), personnel records, governing body oversight of contractors, generator testing, and emergency pre...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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ECRI: Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns

February 11, 2026

Patient Safety

ECRI has published its annual report on the top patient safety concerns facing the healthcare industry. ...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Preventing common and costly water damage in healthcare

February 11, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Physical environment, Fire & Life Safety, Policies and Procedures

Water intrusion and accidental discharge of water are two of the leading causes of commercial property loss in the healthcare industry, according to The Hartford’s risk engineering consultants. ...

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ACHC reports top-cited credentialing, medical staff standards

March 13, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Policies and Procedures

Ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) are once again being reminded that they must have a completed credentials file for every practitioner...

Mac's Safety Space

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Mac’s Safety Space: People are people, so why should it be…

March 13, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation

As I am fond of saying, buildings are never more perfect than the moment before you let people inside. ...

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Signs and symptoms of burnout in healthcare providers

March 02, 2023

Healthcare Staff

Burnout in healthcare continues to be a prominent story in healthcare. Unfortunately, it is not just a catchy headline. Twenty-five percent of physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers are c...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Q&A: The intersection of patient safety and accreditation

February 11, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Patient Safety

Amid the countless standards, regulations, rules, and policies that healthcare workers are expected to comply with, it’s possible to lose sight of what all those things are for—improving patient care....

Medical Environment Update

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Q&A: Sharps safety in the laboratory

February 11, 2026

Physical environment, Laboratory Safety, Workplace safety

Sharps safety is a perennial problem in the laboratory environment, and staff can become inured to the dangers that needles, syringes, and other sharps pose after dealing with them day in and day out....

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Mac’s Safety Space: How much does someone really need to 'know?'

March 06, 2023

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities

Make extra sure that the folks in the ambulatory and community care settings are as well-prepared as the folks you see every day to answer questions from surveyors. ...

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CDC issues nationwide alert for measles cases after exposure at Kentucky gathering

March 03, 2023

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control

Be on the lookout for patients presenting with symptoms of measles after an unvaccinated person attended a large gathering in Kentucky. ...

Use ACHC survey report to work toward sustained patient safety

ECRI: Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns

Preventing common and costly water damage in healthcare

ACHC reports top-cited credentialing, medical staff standards

Mac’s Safety Space: People are people, so why should it be…

Signs and symptoms of burnout in healthcare providers

Q&A: The intersection of patient safety and accreditation

Q&A: Sharps safety in the laboratory

Mac’s Safety Space: How much does someone really need to 'know?'

CDC issues nationwide alert for measles cases after exposure at Kentucky gathering

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