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2019 quality review highlights common problems with ligature risk, IC, fire safety

February 15, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Fire & Life Safety, Quality & Errors, Behavioral & Mental Health

Ligature risk, building safety problems, and infection control were among the top problems identified by Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) surveyors last year, according to the recent...

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Annual industry survey: Dealing with staff burnout

February 15, 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. ...

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Lessons learned from a death outside a hospital’s doorstep

February 15, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

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

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Book excerpt: Leadership must provide resources to meet USP <800> deadline

February 15, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Quality & Errors

The deadline is fast approaching for compliance to USP General Chapter <800>: Hazardous Drugs—Handling in Healthcare Settings. Remind your hospital leadership that they are likely to face survey...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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New TJC building and antibiotics requirements for 2020

February 15, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety, Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Quality & Errors

Two new requirements from The Joint Commission (TJC) for the Life Safety and Medication Management chapters go into effect January 1, 2020. ...

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Survey: Majority of Americans concerned about healthcare worker burnout

February 15, 2026

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors, Healthcare Staff

The issue of healthcare professional burnout is a major concern for 74% of Americans, according to a new survey released this week by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) ...

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Webinar - Patient Handoffs: Stop Errors and Improve Compliance

February 15, 2026

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

June 27, 1:00–2:30 p.m. Eastern Learn from international patient handoff expert Emily Patterson, PhD, as she teaches you how to adapt mnemonics, tools, and best practices to your facility. ...

2019 quality review highlights common problems with ligature risk, IC, fire safety

Annual industry survey: Dealing with staff burnout

Lessons learned from a death outside a hospital’s doorstep

Book excerpt: Leadership must provide resources to meet USP <800> deadline

New TJC building and antibiotics requirements for 2020

Survey: Majority of Americans concerned about healthcare worker burnout

Webinar - Patient Handoffs: Stop Errors and Improve Compliance

CMS Surveyor Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) Worksheet

High Reliability Checklist

How to Run a Quality Improvement Plan

Resource/w tools selected

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

Chapter 2: Chapter Format and Tracer Planning