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Online resources: Recommended tools for first-time compliance managers

February 16, 2026

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In asking for tips for first-time accreditation managers, Inside Accreditation & Quality also asked consultants and accreditation executives what online sources they recommend. The list ranges ...

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CMS interim rule on vaccinations supersedes state or local orders

November 05, 2021

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control, Workplace safety

The new CMS interim final rule that requires staff vaccinations against COVID-19 supersedes state or local laws or orders that prevent vaccine mandates. But the CMS rule may not cover all healthcare e...

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Consultants, surveyors offer advice for first-time compliance managers

February 16, 2026

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You are not alone. Take time to read the standards and regulations. It’s OK to ask for help. Lean on your subject matter experts. Use the tools offered to you. Those are the top tips compliance consul...

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CMS, OSHA issue vaccine mandates that may impact staff shortages

November 04, 2021

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control, Workplace safety

Start evaluating staffing levels and develop a plan for educating your workforce on new CMS and OSHA worker COVID-19 vaccine mandates that could impact staffing shortages at hospitals and other health...

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First time compliance manager? Here are some behind-the-scenes tips

February 16, 2026

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Understanding the ins and outs of accreditation and compliance can be overwhelming for first time managers. Maybe someone took time to explain the job. Or maybe they just pointed at a manual and said,...

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Inside Accreditation and Quality, November 2021

February 16, 2026

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Subscribers, download this month's full IAQ newsletter Not a subscriber yet? Sign up for a Basic of Platinum membership to gain access to all Patient Safety Monitor Journal and Inside Accreditati...

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Prep for stroke certification with data, assessment of current services

February 16, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

If your hospital is interested in becoming certified in specialty stroke care or expanding its existing certification, start by assessing the care you already provide to determine how much—or how litt...

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CDC, CMS, and FDA update COVID-19 guidance and safety expectations

February 16, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

The CDC continues to update its COVID-19 infection prevention and control recommendations for healthcare personnel. Those recommendations call for the continued use of masks and other source control m...

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Titration, HLD and sterilization of medical devices among challenges

February 16, 2026

Infection Control, Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Quality & Errors

Not using or cleaning devices or equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions and improper management of medications were the top clinical compliance issues highlighted in the first Executive Br...

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Don’t gift surveyors the ‘low-hanging fruit’ of hazardous holiday decorations

October 08, 2021

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Fire & Life Safety

Has your staff started dragging out the holiday decorations yet? Yes, it’s time for you to be Scrooge and remind them that while decorations can be fun for patients they can also pose a deadly fire ha...

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Online resources: Recommended tools for first-time compliance managers

CMS interim rule on vaccinations supersedes state or local orders

Consultants, surveyors offer advice for first-time compliance managers

CMS, OSHA issue vaccine mandates that may impact staff shortages

First time compliance manager? Here are some behind-the-scenes tips

Inside Accreditation and Quality, November 2021

Prep for stroke certification with data, assessment of current services

CDC, CMS, and FDA update COVID-19 guidance and safety expectations

Titration, HLD and sterilization of medical devices among challenges

Don’t gift surveyors the ‘low-hanging fruit’ of hazardous holiday decorations

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