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Coronavirus: There are Viable Alternatives to New N95 Masks, Research Shows

December 27, 2025

Infection Control, Workplace safety

N95 respirator masks as many as 11 years past their expiration date and used N95 respirator masks treated with ethylene oxide or vaporized hydrogen peroxide maintain their filtration efficiency, new r...

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Game Planning Your Return to Elective Surgeries

December 27, 2025

Policies and Procedures, Infection Control

The recent moratorium on elective surgeries due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been brutal on hospitals, providers, and provider organizations—especially since those surgeries are often the bread and bu...

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NSC says COVID-19 may become third leading cause of death in U.S.

December 27, 2025

Patient Safety, Infection Control

In 2018, the most recent year of final fatality data, the third leading cause of death was preventable deaths from drug overdoses, motor vehicle crashes, and falls. The number of deaths from COVID-19 ...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Serious adverse health events associated with methanol in some alcohol-based hand sanitizers

December 27, 2025

Infection Control, Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

The FDA warns that some ABHS manufactured in Mexico has been found to contain methanol (wood alcohol)—which is toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested, and can cause permanent blindness and d...

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Not every summer illness is COVID-19: Decision support tools can play key role in diagnosis

December 27, 2025

Infection Control, Quality & Errors

Even during “normal times,” summer activities expose Americans to a long list of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Few, if any, are prevented by face masks, hand-washing, and social distancing....

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Beware of fraud when searching to bolster supplies in a crisis

August 11, 2020

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control, Workplace safety

When trying to procure necessary supplies during a disaster or emergency, be aware of potential fraud, document all your contracting activities, and ensure staff are trained and up-to-date on your fac...

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Protect your longterm supply chain: Don’t hoard, just order what you need

August 11, 2020

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Workplace safety

As the COVID-19 surge continues through its second wave and collides with influenza season as well as hurricanes, wildfires, or whatever natural disasters the year still has in store, supply experts h...

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The importance of sustaining quality initiatives in times of crisis

December 27, 2025

Quality & Errors, Infection Control

The coronavirus public health emergency will have a long-lasting impact on the finances and care delivery processes of hospitals across the United States. The pandemic has also emphasized the signific...

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Notice outlines CMS differences with TJC requirements

December 27, 2025

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

In an announcement that The Joint Commission (TJC) has been approved for two years as a Medicare accrediting organization (AO), CMS outlines what it sees as the differences between TJC standards and i...

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Coronavirus: Providing Respiratory Therapy on Frontline of the Pandemic

December 27, 2025

Patient Safety, Workplace safety, Infection Control

With respiratory distress common among seriously ill coronavirus patients, respiratory therapists are at the tip of the spear on the pandemic frontline. Respiratory therapists have been in short su...

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Coronavirus: There are Viable Alternatives to New N95 Masks, Research Shows

Game Planning Your Return to Elective Surgeries

NSC says COVID-19 may become third leading cause of death in U.S.

Serious adverse health events associated with methanol in some alcohol-based hand sanitizers

Not every summer illness is COVID-19: Decision support tools can play key role in diagnosis

Beware of fraud when searching to bolster supplies in a crisis

Protect your longterm supply chain: Don’t hoard, just order what you need

The importance of sustaining quality initiatives in times of crisis

Notice outlines CMS differences with TJC requirements

Coronavirus: Providing Respiratory Therapy on Frontline of the Pandemic

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