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Study shows racial disparity in hospital patient safety

February 12, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

Differences in the quality of hospitals that Black and White patients access are a driver of patient safety disparities between Black and White patients, a new report says. Racial care disparities ...

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Healthcare organizations still catching up to LGBTQIA+ care

February 12, 2026

Leadership & Finance, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures

Sexual and gender minority people are not a modern phenomenon, but it’s only been in the last two decades that the healthcare industry has started rewriting policies and procedures that once excluded ...

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Everyday answers and solutions based on premature conclusions

February 12, 2026

Leadership & Finance, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

Today’s healthcare system is hallmarked by complexity. The configuration of day-to-day healthcare practice varies considerably, depending on the type and level of care administered. Anyone familiar en...

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OSHA HazCom updates include labeling, SDS requirements

February 12, 2026

Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety

On February 16, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed an update to the agency’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), which would align provisions of the rule with the seven...

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Inside Accreditation and Quality, February 2021

February 12, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Policies and Procedures

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EEOC clarifies employers’ rights to require COVID-19 vaccinations

February 12, 2026

Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety, Infection Control

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its guidance on how employers can navigate federal anti-discrimination laws while requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. ...

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Discuss mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations carefully

February 12, 2026

Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety, Infection Control

Expect to deal with many of the same exemptions—such as health concerns or religious reasons—to mandatory COVID-19 shots as you do with a mandatory flu vaccination requirement. ...

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Use these lists to organize and prepare for HR review

February 12, 2026

Leadership & Finance, Policies and Procedures, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Having your documentation organized for survey is always a challenge, but especially so when dealing with HR requirements and personnel files. Remember that as of January 1, 2021, The Joint Commission...

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TJC seeks input on new requirements for workplace violence prevention, resuscitative services

January 11, 2021

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety

The Joint Commission is asking for feedback on proposed changes to hospital requirements on resuscitation and the long-awaited new elements of performance on workplace violence prevention. ...

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Use screening protocols to ensure civil unrest stays out of your hospital

January 07, 2021

Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety

When civil unrest outside your doors threatens to come inside, be sure staff are trained on screening protocols for identifying people who should not be in your healthcare facility or on your property...

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Study shows racial disparity in hospital patient safety

Healthcare organizations still catching up to LGBTQIA+ care

Everyday answers and solutions based on premature conclusions

OSHA HazCom updates include labeling, SDS requirements

Inside Accreditation and Quality, February 2021

EEOC clarifies employers’ rights to require COVID-19 vaccinations

Discuss mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations carefully

Use these lists to organize and prepare for HR review

TJC seeks input on new requirements for workplace violence prevention, resuscitative services

Use screening protocols to ensure civil unrest stays out of your hospital

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