With the holiday season starting soon, here's a free checklist to monitor decorations
Hospital Safety Insider, October 21, 2009
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It won’t be long before holiday decorations start to show up on units and in offices, which means now is a good time to review your applicable policies with staff members.
Remember, the Life Safety Code and The Joint Commission generally prohibit decorations from blocking exits and decorations that are combustible.
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