Workplace violence risk assessment tool

January 9, 2023
Tools
Environment and Facilities, Survey Preparation, Workplace Violence

This departmental workplace violence risk assessment is courtesy of Bryan Warren, MBA, CHPA, CPO-I, president and chief consultant for WarSec Security. To read more about this tool, go...

Use these work tools to assess your workplace violence prevention plan

January 9, 2023
Healthcare Safety Leader - Volume 31 Issue 1
Accreditation, Environment and Facilities, Workplace Violence

CMS is ...Read More »

Workplace violence prevention hotwash scorecard

January 9, 2023
Tools
Environment and Facilities, Workplace Violence

This workplace violence hotwash scorecard is courtesy of Bryan Warren, MBA, CHPA, CPO-I, president and chief consultant for WarSec Security.  Read more information on using this tool...

Check splash guards, update to latest infection control practices

January 9, 2023
Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 5 Issue 1
CMS, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Joint Commission

Ensure safeguards against sink splash in areas designated for clean medication preparation or face potential citations from surveyors, especially...Read More »

Where there’s smoke…

January 8, 2023
Mac's Safety Space - Volume 17 Issue 1
Environment and Facilities, Joint Commission, Survey Preparation

In the January 2023 issue of Perspectives, our friends in Chicago have unveiled the first results of their efforts to “retire” standards...Read More »

AAAHC analysis finds increased citations for infection prevention, safety

January 3, 2023
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 17 Issue 1
Accreditation, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Patient Safety

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) earlier this month released its 2022 Quality Roadmap, an analysis of...Read More »

About roller-coasters in abandoned amusement parks…

January 3, 2023
Mac's Safety Space - Volume 17 Issue 1
Emergency Management, Environment and Facilities

Some ponderings on the ups and downs of climate-related conditions that might impact a hospital near you.Read More »

Prepare now for winter surprises

December 20, 2022
Medical Environment Update - Volume 32 Issue 12
Emergency Management, Environment and Facilities, Environment of Care, Lab Safety

Volcanic eruptions and La Niña expected to make for an interesting winter seasonRead More »

Fire doors: A critical component of life safety in healthcare facilities

December 20, 2022
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25 Issue 12
Emergency Management, Environment and Facilities, Environment of Care, Hazardous Materials, Life Safety

Every healthcare facility staff member should be familiar with the acronym RACE, used to provide guidelines when responding to a fire emergency....Read More »

Getting prepared for a solid 2023 in fire, life safety compliance

December 20, 2022
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25 Issue 12
Emergency Management, Environment and Facilities, Lab Safety, Life Safety

With a new year on the horizon, it’s always good to know the latest trends in fire and life safety compliance.

Ernest Allen, ARM,...Read More »

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