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Keeping healthcare workers safe and healthy is a crucial part of maintaining a high quality healthcare facility

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CDC alert: Screen for international travel as Ebola cases increase

March 03, 2021

Infection Control, Workplace safety

Review your infection control plan for Ebola now that the CDC is recommending that all U.S. healthcare settings should ask about international travel while screening patients and visitors for signs an...

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OSHA HazCom updates include labeling, SDS requirements

December 21, 2025

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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EEOC clarifies employers’ rights to require COVID-19 vaccinations

December 21, 2025

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

December 21, 2025

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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Hospitals must prepare as security and privacy concerns increase in 2021

December 21, 2025

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Workplace safety

Last March 15, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) waived sanctions against hospitals that did not comply with five provisions of the HIPAA Privacy Rule during the COVID-19 pandemic...

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How to create a safety protocol for emergency department psychiatric patients

December 21, 2025

Behavioral & Mental Health, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Workplace safety

Patients with psychiatric illness can spend lengthy periods of time in emergency departments waiting for psychiatric evaluation or transfer to an inpatient psychiatric facility. Earlier research found...

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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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Survey: Nurses need more EM training, education

December 21, 2025

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Quality & Errors, Workplace safety

In addition to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the United States and the world continues to be challenged by disasters, such as droughts, earthquakes, fires, floods, severe weather events, and terroris...

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ECRI: Half of disposable isolation gowns don’t pass muster

December 21, 2025

Infection Control, Workplace safety

Keep in regular contact with your supply chain and ensure they are checking the quality and integrity of supplies from nontraditional and foreign suppliers following an alarming report on disposable i...

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CDC alert: Screen for international travel as Ebola cases increase

OSHA HazCom updates include labeling, SDS requirements

EEOC clarifies employers’ rights to require COVID-19 vaccinations

Discuss mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations carefully

Hospitals must prepare as security and privacy concerns increase in 2021

How to create a safety protocol for emergency department psychiatric patients

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

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

Survey: Nurses need more EM training, education

ECRI: Half of disposable isolation gowns don’t pass muster

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