Workplace violence risk assessment tool

January 9, 2023
Tools
Environment and Facilities

This departmental workplace violence risk assessment is courtesy of Bryan Warren, MBA, CHPA, CPO-I, president and chief consultant for WarSec Security. To read more about this tool, go...

Use these work tools to assess your workplace violence prevention plan

January 9, 2023
Healthcare Safety Leader - Volume 31 Issue 1
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities, Workplace safety

CMS is ...Read More »

Workplace violence prevention hotwash scorecard

January 9, 2023
Tools
Environment and Facilities

This workplace violence hotwash scorecard is courtesy of Bryan Warren, MBA, CHPA, CPO-I, president and chief consultant for WarSec Security.  Read more information on using this tool...

AAAHC analysis finds increased citations for infection prevention, safety

January 3, 2023
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 17 Issue 1
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Patient Safety

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) earlier this month released its 2022 Quality Roadmap, an analysis of...Read More »

About roller-coasters in abandoned amusement parks…

January 3, 2023
Mac's Safety Space - Volume 17 Issue 1
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities

Some ponderings on the ups and downs of climate-related conditions that might impact a hospital near you.Read More »

Prepare now for winter surprises

December 20, 2022
Medical Environment Update - Volume 32 Issue 12
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Physical environment, Laboratory Safety

Volcanic eruptions and La Niña expected to make for an interesting winter seasonRead More »

Fire doors: A critical component of life safety in healthcare facilities

December 20, 2022
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25 Issue 12
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Physical environment, Fire & Life Safety, Workplace safety

Every healthcare facility staff member should be familiar with the acronym RACE, used to provide guidelines when responding to a fire emergency....Read More »

Getting prepared for a solid 2023 in fire, life safety compliance

December 20, 2022
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25 Issue 12
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Laboratory Safety, Fire & Life Safety

With a new year on the horizon, it’s always good to know the latest trends in fire and life safety compliance.

Ernest Allen, ARM,...Read More »

Holiday decorations, part two: They’re nice but not if they spread infection

December 20, 2022
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 16 Issue 52
Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

Holiday decorations can be infectious. And not in a good way, if they are in your hospital corridors and waiting areas.Read More »

Environment, safety remains key targets for surveys into the new year

December 16, 2022
Healthcare Safety Leader - Volume 30 Issue 12
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety

Be ready for surveyors with The Joint Commission to be ramping back up pre-pandemic levels. And the environment of care, fire safety and...Read More »

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