Study: Using Bed Barriers Cuts Down on C. diff

Patient Safety Monitor Journal
June 23, 2020
Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

A new study has achieved a reduction in Clostridium difficile (C. diff), a bacterial infection of the gastrointestinal system that...Read More »

And it makes me wonder…sure does!

Mac's Safety Space
June 23, 2020
Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

And...Read More »

We advance, masked!

Mac's Safety Space
June 15, 2020
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

In...Read More »

A little mo’ from the Mighty O (ccupational Safety & Health Administration)

Mac's Safety Space
June 8, 2020
Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

As...Read More »

They’re baaaack: TJC returns to the fray!

Mac's Safety Space
June 1, 2020
Environment and Facilities, Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

Last...Read More »

Possibly making the impossible, possible…

Mac's Safety Space
May 26, 2020
Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

As I...Read More »

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

Mac's Safety Space
May 19, 2020
Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

I...Read More »

COVID-19: EPA releases list of registered disinfectants

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
May 18, 2020
Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Patient Safety

The EPA has released a list of 82 registered disinfectant products that have been qualified for use against severe acute respiratory syndrome...Read More »

Hurricane preparedness week: Get ready now

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
May 12, 2020
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Patient Safety

Dig out your hurricane preparedness plans and now with an eye on potentially handling two or more disasters at once.On top of the continuing...Read More »

Creating airborne infection isolation rooms in a crisis

Patient Safety Monitor Journal
May 12, 2020
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Fire & Life Safety

While not ideal, it is possible even in locations like these to make a temporary working AIIR to help safeguard patients and staff.Read More »

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