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Discuss mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations carefully

December 11, 2020

Policies and Procedures, Infection Control

Refer to your policy on influenza vaccinations as you consider whether to require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. Expect to deal with many of the same exemptions—such ...

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Flu shots still required, but TJC eliminates goal of 90%

December 25, 2025

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

As of January 1, 2021, you will have one less thing to worry about: The Joint Commission (TJC) is eliminating its requirement that hospitals work toward achieving a 90% flu vaccination rate under Infe...

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Hospitals Scramble to Prioritize Which Workers Are First for COVID Shots

December 14, 2020

Infection Control

Days before the initial 6.4 million doses were to be released, hospitals across the country have been grappling with how to distribute the first scarce shots. ...

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Are you prepared? ECRI offers webcast on UK lessons learned in vaccine distribution

December 11, 2020

Infection Control

ECRI is gathering experts from the United Kingdom to offer insights on the distribution and administration of the COVID-19 vaccine for a webcast scheduled at noon Eastern time on Wednesday, December 1...

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Demand for COVID vaccines expected to get heated, and fast

December 25, 2025

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control, Quality & Errors

With two promising vaccines primed for release, likely within weeks, experts in ethics and immunization behavior say they expect attitudes to shift quickly from widespread hesitancy to urgent, even he...

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2021 promises changes and challenges as hospitals meet the PHE head on

December 25, 2025

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

Expect emergency preparedness and infection control to remain front and center during accreditation and compliance surveys for the immediate future as 2021 starts much the way most of 2020 played out-...

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Virtual hospital expands inpatient capacity during coronavirus pandemic

December 25, 2025

Environment and Facilities, Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control

As the coronavirus pandemic rages nationwide during its third surge this year, resources are being strained at health systems and hospitals across the country. Virtual hospital at home programs have e...

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Sharps safety never stops

December 25, 2025

Infection Control, Patient Safety

Today is the 32nd annual World AIDS Day. Internationally recognized, the day is meant to raise awareness, support, and money for the estimated 38 million people with HIV/AIDS worldwide. It's also a ti...

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Emphasize self-care and offer help to staff continuing to face COVID trauma

December 25, 2025

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Healthcare Staff, Infection Control

As COVID-19 and the rest of this year’s chaos continues to take its toll on your hospital, set up ways for your staff to let off steam, meditate for a few minutes, or just find some peace and quiet. A...

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CMS launches new hospital-at-home program for acute care

December 25, 2025

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

"We're at a new level of crisis response with COVID-19 and CMS is leveraging the latest innovations and technology to help healthcare systems that are facing significant challenges to increase their c...

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Discuss mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations carefully

Flu shots still required, but TJC eliminates goal of 90%

Hospitals Scramble to Prioritize Which Workers Are First for COVID Shots

Are you prepared? ECRI offers webcast on UK lessons learned in vaccine distribution

Demand for COVID vaccines expected to get heated, and fast

2021 promises changes and challenges as hospitals meet the PHE head on

Virtual hospital expands inpatient capacity during coronavirus pandemic

Sharps safety never stops

Emphasize self-care and offer help to staff continuing to face COVID trauma

CMS launches new hospital-at-home program for acute care

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