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Patient Safety Monitor Journal, February 2021

February 17, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Behavioral & Mental Health, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Patient Safety, Infection Control

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Inside Accreditation and Quality, February 2021

February 17, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Policies and Procedures

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Q&A: Water fixture maintenance

February 17, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities

Showerheads, faucets, and spigots: Maintaining them and keeping them operating smoothly is key to both savings for your healthcare facility and care quality for your patients. Plus, if you don’t, C...

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Q&A: Water fixture infection control

February 17, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

It’s common knowledge that healthcare water systems can be a source of healthcare-acquired infections (HAI) if not cleaned properly. Just ask any of the facilities that found themselves dealing with a...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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CMS puts hospital surveys on limited hold as surge continues

January 20, 2021

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

CMS is putting a general hold on hospital surveys, except for those dealing with immediate jeopardy situations, for at least 30 days, in recognition of growing COVID-19 patient surges in many areas. ...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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How healthcare workers can prepare for the unexpected

February 17, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Patient Safety

When 9/11 took place, NYC healthcare facilities were thrown into chaos trying to establish communication and coordination during the biggest terrorist attack in U.S. history. Many thought their clinic...

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Use these lists to organize and prepare for HR review

February 17, 2026

Leadership & Finance, Policies and Procedures, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Having your documentation organized for survey is always a challenge, but especially so when dealing with HR requirements and personnel files. Remember that as of January 1, 2021, The Joint Commission...

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CMS creates web portal for questions about 1135 waivers, PHE

January 13, 2021

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

CMS creates easier way to ask about waivers during the current public health emergency, which has now been extended to April 21. ...

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Hospital-at-home program has hurdles, but can open up bed space

February 17, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities

That new waiver will allow hospitals to bill Medicare for nursing for patients sent home to free up bed space. But it is not a blanket waiver, and unless your hospital already has an acute-care-at-hom...

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TJC seeks input on new requirements for workplace violence prevention, resuscitative services

January 11, 2021

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety

The Joint Commission is asking for feedback on proposed changes to hospital requirements on resuscitation and the long-awaited new elements of performance on workplace violence prevention. ...

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Patient Safety Monitor Journal, February 2021

Inside Accreditation and Quality, February 2021

Q&A: Water fixture maintenance

Q&A: Water fixture infection control

CMS puts hospital surveys on limited hold as surge continues

How healthcare workers can prepare for the unexpected

Use these lists to organize and prepare for HR review

CMS creates web portal for questions about 1135 waivers, PHE

Hospital-at-home program has hurdles, but can open up bed space

TJC seeks input on new requirements for workplace violence prevention, resuscitative services

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