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Hospital Safety Center: 2021 Archive
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PHE extended but surveys pushing forward, as is OSHA

August 2021 - View Full Issue

More OSHA scrutiny on healthcare organizations, expanded whistleblower protections

OSHA sets temporary standard on COVID-19 safety for healthcare workers

OSHA's new ETS targets COVID-19: How to begin implementation

DNV surveyors have workplace violence on their radar

What might Congress expect of OSHA's workplace violence standard?

Eyewash station inspections not needed for storage areas

Exempt from full-scale emergency exercise? Check revised memo

Fire watch is one fix for temporary problems with sprinkler coverage

July 2021 - View Full Issue

Update your SOCs for off-campus buildings as TJC targets business occupancies

Beware these common problems with business occupancies

TJC's business occupancy standards: Tips, suggestions for compliance

Stay atop of fast-changing regulatory requirements and CDC guidance

Check your state's pandemic plan to make sure 1135 waivers line up locally

Emergency preparedness and utility infrastructure in healthcare

Does air in soiled utility room need to be monitored daily?

June 2021 - View Full Issue

Q&A: Water fixture maintenance

Keep what worked, ditch what didn't as you plan now for next pandemic

Q&A: Water fixtures should be prominent in infection control plan

FDA says to decrease reuse of devices, CMS removes some blanket waivers

Tips for opening a field hospital during the coronavirus pandemic

See EC.02.04.01 for requirements on medical equipment

May 2021 - View Full Issue

Use updated LS, EC review tool to get back into survey readiness

TJC to begin unannounced, on-site survey visits again

Plan care for dialysis and other vulnerable patients stranded in a disaster

Winter storm in Texas tests concept of 'all-hazards planning'

Becoming a Legionella prevention expert: Get certified on ASSE 12080

Should new soap with ethyl alcohol be treated as you do ABHR?

April 2021 - View Full Issue

Check your spare circuit breakers for correct labeling or risk an RFI from TJC

Arizona Surge Line works to even out patient surge

Updates to HazCom proposed, comment period ends April 19

Use this checklist as you review your EOP plans with next pandemic in mind

Excerpt: Drug Diversion regulatory requirements and best practices

March 2021 - View Full Issue

COVID-19: Keep eye on O2 storage systems, mortuary supplies as surges continue

Review CDC guidance for handling of remains as surge continues

Too tired to prepare for survey? Do it anyway, and here are tips

CMS humidity rule still requires you to follow manufacturer's requirement

NIST offers new tool for assessing airflow quality during COVID-19

CMS still not happy with AOs' performance, wants tougher findings

Report to Congress: Validation surveys overhaul will go forward

February 2021 - View Full Issue

Train staff on dangers of dry ice, other precautions handling vaccines

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

TJC changes EP on spare sprinkler heads again, to minimum six

Math can be tricky: TJC corrects ABHR storage requirement

DNV GL may do reaccreditation surveys remotely, other AOs decline

DNV GL virtual conference: Physical environment hot spots

January 2021 - View Full Issue

Civil unrest while managing a pandemic: Lessons learned

Consider these tips when planning for civil unrest

2021 promises changes, challenges to meet PHE, other safety needs

AOs on alert: Review policies on cyberattacks after FBI warning

Hackers legally off the hook in patient's death but maybe not in future

Relying on "old school" methods during a ransomware attack

DNV GL: More threats on healthcare from climate change

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