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Two Florida hospitals evacuate all patients after hurricane damage

After sustaining serious damage Wednesday from Hurricane Michael, two Florida hospitals have evacuated more than 300 patients Thursday.

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Executive Briefings: EC, LSC and ligature risks still at survey forefront

Highlight the zip codes where employees live so you can have a handy reference of where staff is available in emergencies, keep policies consistent and updated with the most relevant references, and focus suicide prevention efforts on making your physical environment ligature resistant.

Review your water management plan as CMS intensifies focus on Legionella

A good water management plan begins with your facilities management team and a solid risk assessment of your water distribution and storage systems, which must include a walk-through of your hospital with your on-site plumbing expert.

OSHA: Get ready now for flu and potential pandemics

As we approach winter, we’re now in the prime season for the spread of the flu, common colds, and yes, the possibility of a pandemic striking. Surprise flu epidemics and other pandemics are significantly less likely because for the most part, health officials can see them coming. Still, this is a good time for healthcare workers and safety professionals to prepare—before sick patients start walking through the hospital doors.


 

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Analyzing the Hospital Life Safety Survey, Third Edition

Formerly of The Joint Commission, current HFAP life safety surveyor and independent consultant Brad Keyes, CHSP, provides a practical, strategic approach to the life safety survey process. He walks you through a room-by-room, floor-by-floor analysis of the life safety measures you must have in place to avoid costly citations. The book simplifies Joint Commission standards and CMS requirements and focuses on ways to pass your next life safety survey.


 

Mac's Safety Space

Shine on you crazy fire response plan!

October 11, 2018


 

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