Creating airborne infection isolation rooms in a crisis

Patient Safety Monitor Journal
May 12, 2020
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Fire & Life Safety

While not ideal, it is possible even in locations like these to make a temporary working AIIR to help safeguard patients and staff.Read More »

Field hospital resources

Patient Safety Monitor Journal
May 12, 2020
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Infection Control

There are several factors that need to be considered when designing a field facility, such as infection control, documentation, security, weather...Read More »

Waivers do NOT mean HIPAA, CoP, EMTALA regulations not in effect

Inside Accreditation & Quality
May 12, 2020
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control

Beware the myths and misperceptions going around about the blanket waivers and relaxed enforcement of some regulations issued by CMS to facilitate...Read More »

Officials warn to stay prepared for second wave of COVID-19 infections

Inside Accreditation & Quality
May 5, 2020
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Whether your hospital is already working toward recovery from a peak load of COVID-19 patients or is still amidst the onslaught and looking for...Read More »

Inside Accreditation and Quality, May 2020

Inside Accreditation & Quality
May 4, 2020
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety

Subscribers, download this month's full IAQ newsletter Read More »

Patient Safety Monitor Journal, May 2020

Patient Safety Monitor Journal
May 4, 2020
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Workplace safety

Subscribers, download this month's full PSMJ newsletter Read More »

Track COVID-19 rates to signal when to resume non-emergent care

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
April 21, 2020
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

While some hospitals are just approaching their peak of treating COVID-19 patients, others are already looking toward the time facilities can...Read More »

Online tool helps hospitals place staff in appropriate roles during COVID-19 pandemic

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
April 14, 2020
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Workplace safety, Infection Control

To meet the critical need for nurses during the COVID-19...Read More »

Hospitals should consider CoP carefully before deciding on DNR policy

Inside Accreditation & Quality
April 14, 2020
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Infection Control

Hospitals considering a universal policy of not resuscitating COVID-19 patients with heart or breathing failures should take steps to avoid...Read More »

Warning: Despite Blanket Waivers, CoP, EMTALA Regulations Are Still in Effect

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
April 8, 2020
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control

Beware the myths and misperceptions going around about the...Read More »

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