Environment and Facilities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a memorandum allowing hospitals and nursing homes to comply with certain sections...Read More »

After reading this article, you will be able to:

• Understand the reason for Sentinel Event Alert 47
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True or False: Power failures, loss of water or utilities, floods, and tornados are all examples of situations that could result in the...Read More »

Q During a tornado watch or warning, should we move ICU patients to an interior hallway? If so, what additional...Read More »

Complete this sentence: The hospital should conduct fire drills in patient care areas once _______.Read More »

Needle boxes should be removed when they are _____________.
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 As this article is going to print, a disaster of unbelievable proportions is unfolding in Japan.Read More »

True or false: It is safe to store non-sterile patient care equipment under sinks.
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True or false: In the event of a fire, windows and doors are to be shut.
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True or false: The safety officer has the authority to take immediate action if he/she feels that there is a safety concern that poses an...Read More »