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Hospital Safety Connection: 2006 Archive
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| December 27, 2006 |
| New law calls for better hospital surge capacity |
| The New Year brings revised safety requirements |
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| December 20, 2006 |
| It’s RIP for the abbreviation "JCAHO" |
| A few days left to comment on nursing home sprinklers |
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| December 06, 2006 |
| The JCAHO solicits your thoughts on 2008 patient safety goals |
| Life safety specialists' role will grow |
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| November 29, 2006 |
| Were you surveyed this year by the JCAHO? |
| The EPA seeks comments on sterilizer proposal |
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| November 15, 2006 |
| OSHA updates its avian flu recommendations for workers |
| OSHA and the JCAHO continue their association |
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| November 02, 2006 |
| "Green" is good if cleaning products prove effective and safe |
| Hospital environment may be harmful to workers |
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| October 26, 2006 |
| OSHA seeing red, as in blood, on hospital violations |
| Healthcare sector second in injuries and illnesses |
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| October 11, 2006 |
| New hospitals will stay in tune with Mother Nature |
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| October 11, 2006 |
| Survey results detail false alarm perpetrators |
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| September 27, 2006 |
| Gas main break forces an evacuation |
| Electronic SOC receives a partial extension |
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| September 20, 2006 |
| Hospital addition will help lab workers, among others |
| OSHA seeks comments on hazcom proposal |
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| September 13, 2006 |
| New hazardous waste manifest form in effect |
| Feds release NIMS activities for hospitals |
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| September 06, 2006 |
| New JCAHO alert focuses on emergency power failures |
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| August 30, 2006 |
| Drawings make barrier inspections easier |
| Updated isolation guideline coming soon, the CDC says |
| Hospital generator fails during Ernesto |
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| August 23, 2006 |
| Threat and powder temporarily close a hospital |
| Suspect allegedly kills a hospital security officer |
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| August 16, 2006 |
| Hospital among the sites of a pipe bomb scheme |
| Please take our false alarm survey |
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| August 09, 2006 |
| Brief roof fire occurs at a demolition site |
| The FDA solicits comments on medical device identification |
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| August 02, 2006 |
| Prefabrication saves time for new PA hospital |
| Cell phone limits may be waning |
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| July 26, 2006 |
| Senate and Medicare program make new disaster prep efforts |
| Hospital almost evacuates after power loss |
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| July 19, 2006 |
| Three clinicians face charges in alleged Katrina killings |
| Facilities combat flooding, an explosion, and fire |
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| July 12, 2006 |
| NC hospital: If workers smoke on-site, they may get pink slips |
| ASHE will push for electronic SOC accommodations |
| ASHE will push for electronic SOC accommodations |
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| July 05, 2006 |
| Irritant forces dozens to decontaminate |
| Floods make hospitals the victims |
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| June 28, 2006 |
| Revised emergency drill requirements debut |
| Equipment needs surface during a pandemic drill |
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| June 21, 2006 |
| Police find kidnapped infant one day after abduction |
| Chlorine gas sickens hospital workers |
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| June 14, 2006 |
| New JCAHO goal to look at suicide risks |
| CMS isn't sure about 2006 LSC adoption |
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| June 02, 2006 |
| Transportation regs streamlined for infectious substances |
| NIMS and HEICS are reaching agreement |
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| May 31, 2006 |
| Patient allegedly starts a hospital fire |
| Three-year generator test is official |
| Time is ticking to get NPI |
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| May 24, 2006 |
| Mumps outbreak exceeds 2,500 cases |
| The JCAHO warns about hand gel fire risks |
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| May 17, 2006 |
| Nursing home residents flee floodwaters |
| JCAHO reps offer advice on safety concerns |
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| May 10, 2006 |
| White House unveils pandemic flu plan |
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| May 10, 2006 |
| Patient ignites himself in TX facility |
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| April 26, 2006 |
| Results of electrical survey, plus a new poll for you |
| Hospitals cautioned about gasket fire dangers |
| The JCAHO looks into MRI concerns |
| Institute of Medicine advises against reusing N-95 respirators |
| Institute of Medicine advises against reusing N-95 respirators |
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| April 18, 2006 |
| Another JCAHO imposter renews attention on surveyor identities |
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| April 12, 2006 |
| Please take our electrical survey |
| Six-year damper test proposal is shot down |
| The FDA proposes new medical gas precautions |
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| April 06, 2006 |
| One dirty pair of hands might be too much |
| Assisted living fire attracts state attention |
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| March 30, 2006 |
| NYC's hurricane plan is lacking, lawmakers say |
| Check out the JCAHO's new FAQs about patient safety goals |
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| March 22, 2006 |
| GA purchases hospital disaster response program |
| Traces of sterilizing acid lead to evacuations |
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| March 15, 2006 |
| Chertoff emphasizes evacuation responsibilities |
| Photos of pediatric patients allegedly posted online |
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| March 08, 2006 |
| NYC hospitals gain devices to counter dirty bombs |
| March 13 is deadline day for roller latches |
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| March 01, 2006 |
| Follow-up: Patient dies from Legionella |
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| February 23, 2006 |
| NIOSH wants comments on anesthetics |
| Hospital reports Legionella in its water |
| Dozens of attempted escapes plague state hospital |
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| February 08, 2006 |
| OSHA checks out new TB guidelines |
| The FDA shuts down a tissue broker |
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| February 01, 2006 |
| Hospital will install ER metal detector |
| Boiler eruption clears out a hospital |
| Senate committee raises questions about Part D |
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| January 25, 2006 |
| Motown medical centers huddle for the Super Bowl |
| New annual generator test proposed |
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| January 18, 2006 |
| The JCAHO explores mandatory flu shots |
| New disaster drill rules are coming |
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| January 11, 2006 |
| Four weeks, four nursing home blazes |
| Hospitals warn of suspicious tissue samples |
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| January 04, 2006 |
| The JCAHO convenes surveyors for training |
| The CDC updates its tuberculosis guidelines |
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