TJC Revises Definition of Suicide for Sentinel Event Policy
The Joint Commission revises definition of suicide for sentinel event policy effective 1/1/24. Learn more details.
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Deck the Halls in Fire Safety
Avoid fire hazards when decorating healthcare facilities for the holidays. Follow NFPA guidelines on proper placement, flame retardancy and volume of decor.
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Enhancing Patient Safety: The Persistent Challenge of Patient Falls
Do you know what your data shows? Learn more about the key elements of an effective Falls Prevention Program.
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Make Sure Your Staff Can Access Safety Data Sheets
Learn why healthcare facilities must ensure staff can readily access Safety Data Sheets to reference handling precautions, exposure procedures and more.
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Medical Equipment Calibration
Medical equipment and devices that provide measurement data can be critical in patient care. Is your team aware of the calibration requirements for their equipment and following its guidance. Learn More.
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Risks of Mobile Carts: Maintaining Guidelines and References
Not maintaining the guidelines and references for healthcare specialty carts can put patients at risk. Learn what surveyors are focusing on.
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Patient Information Security
Protecting patient health information from unauthorized access can be a challenging. Learn some of the risks and how to prevent them.
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Checking Patient’s Equipment from Home for Safety
The use of a patient’s own medical equipment and devices in the inpatient setting may be necessary but, may constitute a safety risk. Learn More.
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Safe Handling Practices for Hazardous Chemicals
Organizations must follow safe handling and storage of chemicals and use practices to safeguard staff and patients. Read on to learn more!
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Safety Briefings for Survey Teams
A safe work environment during an actual regulatory survey is paramount. Learn tips to ensure safety for survey teams or other visiting organizations.
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Point of Use Sterile Instrument Reprocessing Procedures
We are observing increasing incidence of organizations struggling to follow their point of use sterile instrument reprocessing procedures. This is a major infection control risk and patient safety concern.
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Surgical Fire Risks in Procedural Areas
We are noticing that many organizations are not including special procedural areas as part of their proactive assessments for fire and burn risk for patients.
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