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Review Policies on Cyberattacks as FBI, HHS Send New Warning
Hospitals are required under the Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoP), Medical Record Services, to ensure that “unauthorized individuals” cannot gain access to or alter patient records. Deficiencies can be cited under Tag A-0442.
 

News & Analysis
Civil Unrest While Managing a Pandemic: Lessons Learned in Minnesota
Two hospital incident command structures (HICS) operated simultaneously—one to manage COVID-19 and the other managed the civil unrest response. Depth in each HICS position developed during the COVID response facilitated the transition of team members to the new HICS.
Researchers Explore Breathtaking Possibility: A Rapid, Low-Cost COVID-19 Breath Test
A joint development agreement between BreathTech Corporation, a subsidiary of Austin, Texas-based Astrotech, and Cleveland Clinic focuses on using a non-invasive device that will analyze breath samples to identify COVID-19 strains.
Flu Shots Still Required but TJC Eliminates 90% Goal
Initiatives outlined in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Action Plan to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections set the goal of a 90% vaccination rate among healthcare personnel. But in the August publication of the HHS “Healthy People 2030” goals, that 90% rate was removed, according to TJC’s announcement.
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How to Understand and Utilize the EPA’s “N” List
If you’re a healthcare provider or oversee infection control at your facility, you’ve probably become aware of the EPA’s “N” List, which specifies registered disinfectants approved for use against SARS-CoV-2.
PSQH: The Podcast

PSQH: The Podcast Episode 14 - Infection Prevention During a Pandemic
LRC Systems founder and CEO Dr. Shailesh Date talks about how U.S. hospitals have responded to COVID-19, what to expect as we enter flu season, thoughts about a potential vaccine, and the threat of co-infections. This episode was part of PSQH’s celebration of International Infection Prevention Week and is brought to you by Angelini Pharma and GOJO, the inventors of Purell.
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Professional Development for Quality & Safety Leaders in the Era of COVID
In this November 17th webinar, we’ll review the timeless attributes required to be a highly effective professional in quality and safety, while addressing the timely realities presented by COVID related to limited time for training, inability to travel to conferences, and the importance of keeping up with emerging topics like telehealth and COVID itself.
 

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Sunday, 12/6 - IHI National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care

Friday, 4/30/21 - ABQAURP's 43rd Annual Health Care Quality & Patient Safety Conference

Tuesday, 5/11/21 - 2021 IHI Patient Safety Congress

Monday, 6/28/21 - APIC 2021
 

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