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Update policies against AORN’s latest revisions to its surgical attire guideline

February 14, 2026

Infection Control, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

Bouffant caps only in the surgical suite? Skull cap? Both? It’s your choice. Just make sure your hospital policy on surgical attire is clear and that it is followed, or you may run afoul of CMS or ...

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Annual industry survey: Dealing with staff burnout

February 14, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Healthcare Staff, Quality & Errors

As healthcare organizations become more cognizant of the need to provide support for their staff, the issue of staff burnout is emerging as one to watch. ...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Illinois passes workplace violence law

February 14, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety

In a sweeping act of legislation that may affect the future of healthcare safety, late last year the state of Illinois passed a workplace violence prevention law that puts the onus on employers to pro...

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Lessons learned from a death outside a hospital’s doorstep

February 14, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

When mistakes cost lives, and why apologizing is valuable ...

Update policies against AORN’s latest revisions to its surgical attire guideline

Annual industry survey: Dealing with staff burnout

Illinois passes workplace violence law

Lessons learned from a death outside a hospital’s doorstep

Contract Approval Forms

Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Plan

Restraint and Seclusion Guide

Restraint Documentation Audit

Being compliant isn’t hard when you have a library card

Documentation: Getting the details right

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STET CMS & tools

OSHA Dental Facilities Update - November 2023

OSHA Medical Facilities Update - November 2023

Tab 2, Medical Facilities OSHA Manual- August 2023

Tab 2, Dental Facility OSHA Manual- August 2023

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