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A hospital in the northern suburbs of Chicago reopened Tuesday, nearly a week after flooding forced the facility to evacuate 93 patients. The case serves as a reminder to hospitals, government officials, and accrediting organizations alike that evacuation preparedness is essential to emergency planning. |
| Newsletter Articles Press manufacturers and vendors for details on the proper cleaning products and solutions to use on their equipment. Then make sure that employees responsible for cleaning sensitive hospital equipment have access to the right cleaning products and clear instructions on how to use them.  Healthcare settings are often sensitive environments. Beyond keeping facilities safe and clean for medical care, workers must consistently protect patient information and handle controlled substances responsibly. So it should come as no surprise that hiring managers want to set a high bar for anyone seeking “employee” status in a clinic, doctor’s office, or any other medical facility. To operate safely and effectively, these healthcare organizations need to hire trustworthy staffers. The Joint Commission has issued clarifications on some subjects that should help hospitals understand how to get into compliance with some of the requirements of the newly adopted Life Safety Code® (LSC).
Marketing Spotlight In today’s rapidly changing environment, no organization is immune from violence. It’s an unfortunate truth, but one that facilities should keep in mind as they revise their emergency preparedness plans to be compliant with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) new standard before surveys begin in November. Those plans likely include policies and procedures for natural disasters, cyberattacks, and disease outbreaks—but what about an active shooter event?
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