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Patient Safety Monitor Journal, June 2020

February 15, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Infection Control, Workplace safety

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Inside Accreditation & Quality

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Inside Accreditation and Quality, June 2020

February 15, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Patient Safety, Infection Control

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Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Anesthesia procedures led by physicians provide highest patient protection

February 15, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

The problem with suggesting that complex issues can be addressed through “absolute” solutions is that, unless used in algebra, absolutes rarely further their intended goal. This is especially conce...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Study Shows COVID-19 Body Count 20 Times Higher Than Seasonal Flu Deaths

February 15, 2026

Infection Control, Patient Safety

New research shows that counted deaths from COVID-19 in mid-April were about 20 times greater than seasonal influenza counted deaths recorded during peak weeks of the past seven flu seasons. ...

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How to use virtual visits to connect coronavirus patients with loved ones

February 15, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors, Infection Control

For COVID-19 patients, virtual visits at AdventHealth have generated significant benefits, says Pam Guler, MHA, vice president and chief experience officer at the Altamonte Springs, Florida-based heal...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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COVID-19: EPA releases list of registered disinfectants

February 15, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Patient Safety

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...

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Hurricane preparedness week: Get ready now

February 15, 2026

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety

Dig out your hurricane preparedness plans and now with an eye on potentially handling two or more disasters at once.On top of the continuing national emergency related to the surge in COVID-19 patient...

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6 Steps for Rural Hospitals to Rise to the Coronavirus Challenge

February 15, 2026

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors, Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control

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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Field hospital resources

February 15, 2026

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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Study Puts U.S. COVID-19 Infection Fatality Rate at 1.3%

February 15, 2026

Infection Control, Patient Safety

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...

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Patient Safety Monitor Journal, June 2020

Inside Accreditation and Quality, June 2020

Anesthesia procedures led by physicians provide highest patient protection

Study Shows COVID-19 Body Count 20 Times Higher Than Seasonal Flu Deaths

How to use virtual visits to connect coronavirus patients with loved ones

COVID-19: EPA releases list of registered disinfectants

Hurricane preparedness week: Get ready now

6 Steps for Rural Hospitals to Rise to the Coronavirus Challenge

Field hospital resources

Study Puts U.S. COVID-19 Infection Fatality Rate at 1.3%

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