Infection Control

The process is based on a concept from the University of Nebraska and adheres to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. The health...Read More »

HHS’ OIG outlines strategies used by hospitals in the COVID-19 trenches

Inside Accreditation & Quality

May 26, 2020

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control, Workplace safety

This appendix, reprinted from “Hospital Experiences Responding to the COVID-19...Read More »

OIG report outlines hospital strategies for meeting EM prep challenges

Inside Accreditation & Quality

May 26, 2020

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control, Workplace safety

by A.J. Plunkett (aplunkett@decisionhealth.com)

If you are still preparing for a major...Read More »

Study Shows COVID-19 Body Count 20 Times Higher Than Seasonal Flu Deaths

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

May 26, 2020

Infection Control, Patient Safety

New research shows that counted deaths from COVID-19 in mid-...Read More »

Possibly making the impossible, possible…

Mac's Safety Space

May 26, 2020

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

As I...Read More »

AOs ramping up for accreditation surveys

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

May 19, 2020

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

Get ready—The Joint Commission (TJC), DNV-GL Healthcare and HFAP have announced they are going start doing limited surveys in June. Meanwhile, the...Read More »

Worker wellness: Stress reduction and mental health

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

May 19, 2020

Behavioral & Mental Health, Workplace safety, Healthcare Staff, Infection Control

The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the U.S. healthcare system in ways not seen in modern times, as floods of patients have overwhelmed hospitals and...Read More »

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