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Becoming a Legionella prevention expert: Get certified on ASSE 12080

December 23, 2025

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

Healthcare providers can now sign up for a ASSE training course on core water pathogen competencies such as environmental testing, risk assessment, water safety and management programs, mitigation and...

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Lack of patient portal use could hamper COVID-19 vaccine scheduling for seniors

December 23, 2025

Patient Safety, Infection Control

Hospitals that use patient portals for online scheduling should beware of relying on them too heavily for scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations, a new survey suggests. In addition, the data indicates that ...

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Top 10 medical technology hazards of 2021 show impact of pandemic

December 23, 2025

Patient Safety, Infection Control, Quality & Errors

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact every aspect of healthcare, and a popular annual list of health technology hazards reflects this as well. Complexity of managing medical devices with COVID...

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Patient Safety Monitor Journal, February 2021

December 23, 2025

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

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Q&A: Water fixture infection control

December 23, 2025

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...

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Communication, scheduling important as you roll out vaccine program

December 23, 2025

Infection Control, Quality & Errors

Set up clear communication with your hospital staff and remain open to feedback as you receive and administer the COVID-19 vaccines. Work with supervisors and other leadership to schedule staff vac...

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ECRI Q&A provides lessons learned on vaccine rollout

December 23, 2025

Infection Control, Quality & Errors

It might take weeks or months before the U.S. gets the COVID-19 vaccine out to all of those who want it. The CDC and most states are first offering the shots to healthcare workers and other essential ...

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EEOC clarifies employers’ rights to require COVID-19 vaccinations

December 23, 2025

Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety, Infection Control

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its guidance on how employers can navigate federal anti-discrimination laws while requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. ...

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Discuss mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations carefully

December 23, 2025

Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety, Infection Control

Expect to deal with many of the same exemptions—such as health concerns or religious reasons—to mandatory COVID-19 shots as you do with a mandatory flu vaccination requirement. ...

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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. ...

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Becoming a Legionella prevention expert: Get certified on ASSE 12080

Lack of patient portal use could hamper COVID-19 vaccine scheduling for seniors

Top 10 medical technology hazards of 2021 show impact of pandemic

Patient Safety Monitor Journal, February 2021

Q&A: Water fixture infection control

Communication, scheduling important as you roll out vaccine program

ECRI Q&A provides lessons learned on vaccine rollout

EEOC clarifies employers’ rights to require COVID-19 vaccinations

Discuss mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations carefully

CMS puts hospital surveys on limited hold as surge continues

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