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Survey preparation: TJC updates standards again, PHE remains active (for now), OSHA reports

February 21, 2023

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

TJC finishes first round of standards review; PHE continues through May 11 ...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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And again: PHE continues after 90-day renewal issued

January 11, 2023

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control

The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) is now extended. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra issued the renewal on January 11. The typically 90-day extension would then last throu...

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About roller-coasters in abandoned amusement parks…

January 02, 2023

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities

Some ponderings on the ups and downs of climate-related conditions that might impact a hospital near you. ...

Medical Environment Update

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Prepare now for winter surprises

December 13, 2025

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Physical environment, Laboratory Safety

Volcanic eruptions and La Niña expected to make for an interesting winter season ...

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Fire doors: A critical component of life safety in healthcare facilities

December 13, 2025

Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Physical environment, Workplace safety

Every healthcare facility staff member should be familiar with the acronym RACE, used to provide guidelines when responding to a fire emergency. Today we will discuss one of the often overlooked and f...

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Getting prepared for a solid 2023 in fire, life safety compliance

December 13, 2025

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Laboratory Safety, Fire & Life Safety

With a new year on the horizon, it’s always good to know the latest trends in fire and life safety compliance. Ernest Allen, ARM, CSP, CPHRM, CHFM, knows the life safety arena intimately. We revisi...

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Since this is the season for evergreens…

December 20, 2022

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Workplace safety

Since this is the season for evergreens, let’s close out 2022 with a little eyewash station madness. ...

Medical Environment Update

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Q&A: Quick tips for winter weather preparation

December 13, 2025

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Laboratory Safety

All signs point to a turbulent 2022–2023 winter season, according to an AccuWeather projection. While winter comes every year, the impact of climate change, volcanic eruptions, and other factors mean ...

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The Sub-Mariner and the attack of the safety shower

December 13, 2025

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Laboratory Safety, Workplace safety

Those scenarios remind me of labs that suddenly need to use the emergency shower—and are quite unprepared for the event. ...

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Checklist: Staying prepared for winter weather

December 06, 2022

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety

Use this checklist of questions to review and inform your winter emergency preparedness plan. ...

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Survey preparation: TJC updates standards again, PHE remains active (for now), OSHA reports

And again: PHE continues after 90-day renewal issued

About roller-coasters in abandoned amusement parks…

Prepare now for winter surprises

Fire doors: A critical component of life safety in healthcare facilities

Getting prepared for a solid 2023 in fire, life safety compliance

Since this is the season for evergreens…

Q&A: Quick tips for winter weather preparation

The Sub-Mariner and the attack of the safety shower

Checklist: Staying prepared for winter weather

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