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Issue 8, February 25, 2021
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More and more hospital surveys may be onsite, depending on conditions
As COVID-19 cases go down, your odds for on onsite reaccreditation survey might go up. While... -
OSHA HazCom updates include labeling, SDS requirements
On February 16, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed an update to... -
Study: Half of hospitalized coronavirus patients have symptoms 4 months after discharge
Many coronavirus patients hospitalized with severe acute respiratory infection experience...
Issue 7, February 18, 2021
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OSHA Proposes Revised HazCom Standard to Conform to GHS
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed rules to modify the Hazard... -
When Face-to-Face isn't an option: Exploring the future of telehealth and remote care during COVID-19 and beyond
This technology has been available for some time, of course, but was not nearly as widely used as... -
30% of hospitals are noncompliant with CMS price transparency rule
Unsurprisingly, more hospitals were compliant with the 300 consumer-friendly shoppable services...
Issue 6, February 11, 2021
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CMS updates accrediting organizations on when to pause surveys
CMS tells AOs they can put surveys on hold, if necessary. But not all AOs may change current... -
Joint Commission issues alert to help nurses, healthcare workers with COVID-19 crisis
One Iowa nurse quoted in the publication explained in stark terms how the continuing onslaught of... -
How Cedars-Sinai built "COVID Line Team" for busy ICUs
A volunteer “COVID Line Team” at a Los Angeles–based medical center has boosted...
Issue 5, February 4, 2021
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HHS says it will give 60 days' notice before ending PHE
HHS says it will give states 60 days’ notice before it officially ends the COVID-19 public... -
Top 10 medical technology hazards of 2021 show impact of pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact every aspect of healthcare, and a popular annual list of... -
Solving healthcare's unique cybersecurity risks
The risks of cyberattacks on hospitals and other healthcare settings was already high pre-pandemic...
Issue 4, January 28, 2021
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Hospitals must prepare as security and privacy concerns increase in 2021
Last March 15, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) waived... -
How to run an emergency department social medicine team
Treating patients with behavioral health issues such as substance abuse and social challenges such... -
Missed cancer screening during coronavirus pandemic raises alarm
Decreased rates of cancer screening during the coronavirus pandemic could lead to a significant...
Issue 3, January 21, 2021
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CMS puts hospital surveys on limited hold as surge continues
CMS is putting a general hold on hospital surveys, except for those dealing with immediate jeopardy... -
Adopt a crisis command culture during the coronavirus pandemic
Across the country, health systems and hospitals have established incident command centers to... -
How to create a safety protocol for emergency department psychiatric patients
Patients with psychiatric illness can spend lengthy periods of time in emergency departments...
Issue 2, January 14, 2021
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CMS creates web portal for questions about 1135 waivers, PHE
CMS creates easier way to ask about waivers during the current public health emergency, which has... -
TJC seeks input on new requirements for workplace violence prevention, resuscitative services
The Joint Commission is asking for feedback on proposed changes to hospital requirements on... -
Coronavirus vaccination: 4 best practices for communicating with patients
Clinicians need to take a multipronged approach to communicating with their patients about...
Issue 1, January 7, 2021
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Use screening protocols to ensure civil unrest stays out of your hospital
When civil unrest outside your doors threatens to come inside, be sure staff are trained on... -
AAAHC issues COVID-19 risk prevention guidelines
Following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Accreditation... -
How patient matching can help eliminate COVID-19 disparities in care
Missing contact information on COVID-19 laboratory results prevents individuals with positive test...