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Steps are being taken to combat workplace violence as assaults on nurses rise

November 29, 2022

Environment and Facilities, Workplace safety

Violence against nurses is rising. Here are some steps about what's being done to combat workplace violence. ...

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What’s that smell?

November 21, 2022

Environment and Facilities, Physical environment, Fire & Life Safety

The other day, I fielded a question regarding the use of plug-in air fresheners and what regulatory-based prohibitions/allowances might be entertained in determining how best to manage these devices a...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Alarm raised over patient boarding in Emergency Departments

December 18, 2025

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and 34 other healthcare organizations are urging the Biden administration to hold a summit to address crisis levels of patient boarding in emergency...

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What’s wrong in this photograph?

November 10, 2022

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety

What’s the problem in this photograph and how would you fix it if you were to find this in your hospital’s kitchen? ...

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Tips for Life Safety compliance during extreme winter weather

November 15, 2022

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety

Whether it's extreme heat or intense freezing temperatures, extreme weather will always be on the table and can put healthcare facilities and their occupants in danger. Winter, in particular, offers c...

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I’d like to reassure you, but I’m not that kind of guy

November 14, 2022

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Physical environment

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant While I try not to belabor any particular thought or consideration, sometimes what I write about each week is a function of what I’ve encountered (rea...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Q&A: Quick tips for winter weather preparation

December 18, 2025

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety, Patient Safety

All signs point to a turbulent 2022–2023 winter season, according to an AccuWeather projection. While winter comes every year, the impact of climate change, volcanic eruptions, and other factors mean ...

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Mixing electricity and water – but only in conversation!

November 07, 2022

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety, Workplace safety

Two topics are on the rise in terms of potential impact on our facilities: electric vehicles and water threats. ...

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Extreme weather tips for Life Safety Code compliance

December 18, 2025

Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety, Patient Safety, Workplace safety

Whether your healthcare facility is in Las Vegas or Bangor, Maine, extreme weather will always be on the table. For instance, winter ice, snow, and freezing temperatures put healthcare facilities and ...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Prepare now for winter surprises

December 18, 2025

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Workplace safety

Volcanic eruptions and La Niña expected to make for an interesting winter season ...

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Steps are being taken to combat workplace violence as assaults on nurses rise

What’s that smell?

Alarm raised over patient boarding in Emergency Departments

What’s wrong in this photograph?

Tips for Life Safety compliance during extreme winter weather

I’d like to reassure you, but I’m not that kind of guy

Q&A: Quick tips for winter weather preparation

Mixing electricity and water – but only in conversation!

Extreme weather tips for Life Safety Code compliance

Prepare now for winter surprises

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