Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
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Volume
14
Issue
21
December 30, 2025
The EPA has released a list of 82 registered disinfectant products that have been qualified for use against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the novel coronavirus that cau...
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
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Volume
14
Issue
21
December 30, 2025
In addition to ventilators, there are four primary care rationing scenarios during the coronavirus pandemic, a bioethicist says.
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Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
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Volume
14
Issue
20
December 30, 2025
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, an Indiana-based rural hospital succeeded in boosting staff, increasing bed space, and securing essential equipment such as ventilators.
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Patient Safety Monitor Journal
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Volume
21
Issue
6
December 30, 2025
While not ideal, it is possible even in locations like these to make a temporary working AIIR to help safeguard patients and staff.
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Patient Safety Monitor Journal
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Volume
21
Issue
6
December 30, 2025
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Infection Control
There are several factors that need to be considered when designing a field facility, such as infection control, documentation, security, weather, electricity, and heating.
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Inside Accreditation & Quality
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Volume
2
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6
December 30, 2025
Download checklists provided by CMS and the CDC to review your infectious disease preparedness plans as the COVID-19 emergency continues to ebb and flow throughout the nation.
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Inside Accreditation & Quality
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Volume
2
Issue
6
December 30, 2025
Beware the myths and misperceptions going around about the blanket waivers and relaxed enforcement of some regulations issued by CMS to facilitate care for COVID-19 patients
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Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
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Volume
14
Issue
20
December 30, 2025
COVID-19 kills 1.3% of symptomatic people and could kill 500,000 Americans in the coming months if as many people contract the highly-contagious virus this year as contracted the seasonal flu last yea...
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
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Volume
14
Issue
20
December 30, 2025
Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety, Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control
After several requests, CMS finally issued a waiver for some — but not all — equipment inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) requirements at hospitals and other healthcare facilities for the dura...