TJC releases advice to protect well-being of healthcare workers during pandemic

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in January, healthcare workers in U.S. hospitals have been...

OSHA fines hospitals for PPE failures related to COVID-19

Ensure workers are trained fit-tested for using respirators and are not sharing protective gowns as...

National Physician Burnout Expert Shares Insights: "We Can Certainly Do Better"

One of the top physician burnout researchers in the country is expecting a new national survey will...

At what point does an emergency response activation become the ‘new normal’?

Source: Mac's Safety Space

As we approach the “end” of 2020 (and holding on to the hope that 2020 won’t find a way to persist into next year)....

Beware of fraud when searching to bolster supplies in a crisis

When trying to procure necessary supplies during a disaster or emergency, be aware of potential...

TJC: Use CDC guide on ACHs to set time before room cleaning

Be prepared to provide emergency department managers and environmental services crews with information about air exchanges, even in rooms not designated for infection control.

FGI looks toward 2022 update to construction guidelines

Be on the lookout for a new version of The Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI)’s Guidelines for Design and Construction, which “provide minimum standards for design and construction of hospitals, outpatient facilities, and residential health, care, and support facilities,” according to an FGI announcement.

Review your use of force policies to avoid unnecessary harm

As the nation continues to discuss use of force by law enforcement, healthcare organizations must have their own discussions on how force is applied on their grounds. There are no simple solutions for responding to and preventing violence in the clinic or hospital. But when facilities do not put the time needed into their security policies, unnecessary harm can befall responders, bystanders, victims, and even the aggressors.

How to update your restraint and seclusion policy

Restraint and seclusion (R&S) violations are never to be taken lightly, due to the inherent...

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