Healthcare Safety Leader
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Volume
31
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5
May 23, 2023
Check all fire doors to ensure they latch properly and that labels on the fire door assemblies are legible.
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Healthcare Safety Leader
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Volume
31
Issue
4
April 25, 2023
When accreditation organization (AO) surveyors show up for survey, people automatically become nervous. The reaction is natural. Yes, the surveyors are there to find issues where you do not comply wit...
Healthcare Safety Leader
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Volume
31
Issue
4
April 18, 2023
Climate Change, Fire & Life Safety, Healthcare Staff, Leadership & Finance, Patient Safety, Workplace safety
Remember to review OSHA staff training requirements—and keep in mind that state requirements may be more stringent.
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Healthcare Safety Leader
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Volume
31
Issue
3
March 28, 2023
Fire safety expert discusses common problems and possible solutions in facilities compliance.
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Mac's Safety Space
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Volume
17
Issue
3
March 27, 2023
While it is certainly the case that healthcare is doing a good job in managing the risks of fire during construction, there still appears to be an opportunity for improvement, small thought it may be....
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
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Volume
17
Issue
11
December 13, 2025
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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Healthcare Safety Leader
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Volume
31
Issue
3
March 07, 2023
Do not underestimate the importance of fire drills.
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Healthcare Safety Leader
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Volume
31
Issue
2
February 28, 2023
Be sure you understand the requirements of your state or local fire authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) when evaluating the annual testing of your hospital’s medical gas program.
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Mac's Safety Space
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Volume
17
Issue
2
February 27, 2023
Even those of you who know most of my back story might not necessarily have made the connection (there are certainly ample clues on LinkedIn), but my first 20-plus years in healthcare were spent worki...