Facilities should develop a standard protocol for dealing with spills. Protocols will vary based on the biological agent, but a systematic process...Read More »
Fire and life safety compliance in healthcare often centers on well-known problem areas such as fire doors, sprinkler systems, and corridor...Read More »
When patient harm leads to litigation, the warning signs are often already present in the record—or notably absent from it. Learn how early event...Read More »
Advances in technology, changing insurance models, and the continued emergence of new pathogens are shifting where and how care is delivered....Read More »
Medication reconciliation remains one of the most critical and challenging components of patient safety, particularly during transitions such as...Read More »
Hazardous waste is a routine byproduct of medical laboratories, and proper handling and disposal are critical for workplace safety and regulatory...Read More »
Intensive care units (ICU) are among the most controlled clinical environments in a hospital, but they also present unique security challenges....Read More »
Emergency response time is increasingly being viewed as a core indicator of hospital staff and patient safety performance. While traditional...Read More »
Hospitals and health systems this year are navigating a complex mix of financial pressure, rising patient acuity, workforce shortages, and rapid...Read More »
A recent California assembly bill marks one of the most prescriptive workplace violence prevention mandates hospitals have faced to date—not just...Read More »
