Workplace violence prevention hotwash scorecard

January 9, 2023
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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...

AAAHC analysis finds increased citations for infection prevention, safety

January 3, 2023
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 17 Issue 1
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, 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
Natural & Manmade Disasters, 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
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Physical environment, Laboratory 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
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Physical environment, Fire & Life Safety, Workplace 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
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Laboratory Safety, Fire & 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 »

Holiday decorations, part two: They’re nice but not if they spread infection

December 20, 2022
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 16 Issue 52
Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

Holiday decorations can be infectious. And not in a good way, if they are in your hospital corridors and waiting areas.Read More »

Environment, safety remains key targets for surveys into the new year

December 16, 2022
Healthcare Safety Leader - Volume 30 Issue 12
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety

Be ready for surveyors with The Joint Commission to be ramping back up pre-pandemic levels. And the environment of care, fire safety and...Read More »

Since this is the season for evergreens…

December 15, 2022
Mac's Safety Space - Volume 16 Issue 12
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Workplace safety

Since this is the season for evergreens, let’s close out 2022 with a little eyewash station madness.Read More »

This one (unfortunately) is not going away

December 15, 2022
Mac's Safety Space - Volume 16 Issue 12
Environment and Facilities, Workplace safety

As I write this, it is the anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut and I think you could make the...Read More »

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