Informed consent is the process of informing a patient about the risks of, and alternatives to, a specific procedure. When done properly, the process can help set a patient’s expectations to a manageable and realistic level and help them decide if the procedure is worth the risk by educating the...
Security leaders know the stakes involved in workplace violence: clinical disruptions, staff injuries, turnover spikes, patient-flow bottlenecks, and millions in downstream costs. But converting those realities into measurable financial outcomes is where many organizations lose momentum. As such...
Sanitizing and cleaning many different high-touch areas in your organization can be exhausting. Here are some tips for best cleaning practices from the CDC.
To explore where hospitals are falling short in patient safety and what truly works at the bedside, PSMJ spoke with Vicki Huber, chief nursing officer at Atlas Mobility.
The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Accreditation 360 initiative rolled out in mid-2025, restructuring how standards are written, organized, referenced, and ultimately surveyed. The initiative shifts significant detail into the newly expanded Survey Process Guide (SPG) documents and creates an entirely...
Biological spills, from blood or bodily fluids to infectious agents, are an inevitable reality in medical laboratories. Many spills can be safely managed through standard precautions and standard operating procedures. Others pose a significant risk to staff, patients, and the environment....
The following is an excerpt from a 2025 IAQ newsletter for paying members.
CMS survey data from 2024 paints a clear picture for ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) on what to look out for: Persistent gaps in infection control, sanitation, documentation, and governance continue to...
Infection prevention (IP) often focuses on hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and surface disinfection. Air quality and ventilation remain an overlooked aspect of IP despite being a key factor in patient recovery, staff well-being, and controlling the spread of airborne diseases.
