What can we do about medical device security?

September 10, 2019
Accreditation Insider - Volume 13 Issue 39
Data Tracking, Environment and Facilities, Medical Error Prevention, Policies and Procedures

The risks range from exposing patients’ sensitive data to...Read More »

MGH Data Breach Affects 9,900 People

September 3, 2019
Accreditation Insider - Volume 13 Issue 38
Data Tracking, Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures

Nearly 10,000 people are being notified by Massachusetts General Hospital that an unauthorized third-party had access to their personal...Read More »

Beware the bio slime: Legionella problems can lurk even in new pipes

August 27, 2019
Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 1 Issue 9
CMS, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

Include your water management team in construction and renovation projects to ensure checks are done for waterborne infections before patients and...Read More »

Training tips: Protecting against bloodborne pathogens

August 27, 2019
Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 20 Issue 9
Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures

Unless you are constantly training with your workers, the laws won’t protect anyone. Read More »

Meeting Legionella requirements: Examples from CMS

August 26, 2019
Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 1 Issue 9
CMS, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

Review and update your water management plan to include the latest guidelines by CMS and CDC.Read More »

Breaking New Ground: EPA’s New Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals Rule

August 19, 2019
Webinars
Environment and Facilities, Medication Management

Longtime environmentalist and pharmacist Charlotte Smith, RPh, MS, will tell you what...

Ensure empty O₂ cylinders are stored separately and policies are clear

August 6, 2019
Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 1 Issue 9
Environment and Facilities, Joint Commission, Life Safety

TJC has recently highlighted a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) on storage management that clarifies storage of partial cylinders. Read More »

OSHA regulatory training requirements 2019

August 1, 2019
White Papers
Environment and Facilities, Quality Improvement, Survey Preparation

Use this chart to check worker safety training requirements for hospitals. This chart has been reviewed by healthcare and OSHA compliance experts, but may not be all inclusive for every facility.

Patient Handoffs: Stop Errors and Improve Compliance

July 30, 2019
Webinars
Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement

Stop medical errors, patient harm, and angry surveyors by fixing your patient handoff process. 

2019 quality review highlights common problems with ligature risk, IC, fire safety

July 2, 2019
Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 1 Issue 8
Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Life Safety, Quality Improvement, Suicide Prevention

Ligature risk, building safety problems, and infection control were among the top problems identified by Healthcare Facilities Accreditation...Read More »

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