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Federal rules on vaccinations supersede state or local orders

February 12, 2026

Policies and Procedures, Infection Control, Quality & Errors

The new, temporarily suspended CMS interim final rule (IFR) that requires staff vaccinations against COVID-19 will supersede state or local laws or orders that prevent vaccine mandates, notes Marge Mc...

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Renown Health begins RPM journey with inpatient program

February 12, 2026

Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

While healthcare organizations often look at remote patient monitoring (RPM) as a means of caring for patients at home, Renown Health has launched a pilot project aimed at helping a rural hospital imp...

Medical Environment Update

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Say no to manual lifting: Lifting a patient without equipment always leads to injury

February 12, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors, Workplace safety

For years, the medical community has known that manual lifting of patients can lead to work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) from repeated and improper lifting of heavy objects (like human b...

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Insight in preparedness for healthcare facilities

February 12, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Policies and Procedures

The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 brought the need for emergency preparedness in hospitals and medical facilities to the forefront of nearly every discussion in the industry. Today, with the...

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CMS releases its final guidance for hospitals with co-located services

February 12, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Policies and Procedures

If your hospital or its satellite buildings are co-located with other healthcare facilities, you now face slightly fewer requirements than first proposed for ensuring compliance with acute care Medica...

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Emergency department agitation code response team reduces use of physical restraints

February 12, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety

A team-based approach to responding to agitated patients in the Emergency Department (ED) setting can result in a significant decrease in the utilization of physical restraints, a recent journal artic...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Sepsis: Awareness has life-saving value

February 12, 2026

Infection Control, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures

Sepsis is a problem that won’t go away. Globally, one in five deaths are caused by sepsis. In U.S. hospitals, sepsis is the leading cause of death and hospital readmissions. The condition is fast acti...

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How to implement a clinical debriefing program at health systems and hospitals

February 12, 2026

Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

Clinical debriefing efforts can drive several benefits at health systems and hospitals, according to the NYC Health + Hospitals presenters of a session at this week’s IHI Forum. The Agency for Heal...

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5-Part framework for workplace equity at healthcare organizations

February 12, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Health Equity

As part of its effort to promote joy in work at healthcare organizations, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement has adopted a framework of five guiding principles to foster workplace equity. “Wh...

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IHI leaders expect significant progress on health equity in 2022

February 12, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Health Equity

A pair of Institute for Healthcare Improvement leaders highlighted trends for health equity in 2022 yesterday at the IHI National Forum. The IHI National Forum is being held virtually this week. Mo...

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Federal rules on vaccinations supersede state or local orders

Renown Health begins RPM journey with inpatient program

Say no to manual lifting: Lifting a patient without equipment always leads to injury

Insight in preparedness for healthcare facilities

CMS releases its final guidance for hospitals with co-located services

Emergency department agitation code response team reduces use of physical restraints

Sepsis: Awareness has life-saving value

How to implement a clinical debriefing program at health systems and hospitals

5-Part framework for workplace equity at healthcare organizations

IHI leaders expect significant progress on health equity in 2022

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