Infection Control

Get ready—The Joint Commission (TJC), DNV-GL Healthcare and HFAP have announced they are going start doing limited surveys in June. Meanwhile, the...Read More »

Worker wellness: Stress reduction and mental health

May 19, 2020

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21 Issue 6

Behavioral & Mental Health, Workplace safety, Healthcare Staff, Infection Control

The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the U.S. healthcare system in ways not seen in modern times, as floods of patients have overwhelmed hospitals and...Read More »

How to use virtual visits to connect coronavirus patients with loved ones

May 19, 2020

Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 2 Issue 6

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors, Infection Control

For COVID-19 patients, virtual visits at AdventHealth have generated significant benefits, says Pam Guler, MHA, vice president and chief...Read More »

ALM issues home washing guidance for healthcare workers

May 19, 2020

Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 2 Issue 6

Infection Control, Workplace safety

For healthcare workers concerned about COVID-19 exposure and doing laundry at home, the Association for Linen Management (ALM) has issued “Interim...Read More »

Use online resources to help you sort out changing protocols and policies

May 19, 2020

Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 2 Issue 6

Policies and Procedures, Infection Control

Feeling like you can’t find the latest, updated government guidance on infection control, hospital and provider waivers, or much of anything else...Read More »

The trouble with normal: Some things to consider as we ease back into recovery

May 19, 2020

Mac's Safety Space - Volume 14 Issue 5

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

I...Read More »

Responding to community spread of COVID-19

May 18, 2020

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Infection Control

This document from the World Health Organization provides guidance for responding to community transmission of COVID-19.

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