The Joint Commission: The optimal and safe use of telemedicine

On October 7, The Joint Commission (TJC) released a new Quick Safety...

United States faring poorly in coronavirus deaths

U.S. coronavirus deaths are likely understated, and the United States has relatively high COVID-19...

Hospital admissions bounce back, but still below pre-pandemic levels

Hospital admissions have rebounded somewhat since volumes tanked during the first months of the...

The Fountains of Youth and Water Management Programs

Source: Mac's Safety Space

As a follow to last week’s item about water management programs, I know a lot of folks are not using their drinking fountains...

Clean air in a wildfire: Preparing your hospital's air filtration system for smoke and particulates

An increase in smoke puts more pressure on air filtration systems for hospitals and clinics. Filters get loaded down faster, smoke particles enter the building, and patients and staff are put at risk—particularly people with heart or lung disease, elderly patients, and children. 

Wildfires are only expected to grow in intensity and frequency, and hospitals and healthcare organizations need to ensure that they’re able to keep the air in their facility clean, no matter what. 

OSHA fines hospitals for PPE failures related to COVID-19

Ensure workers are trained and fit-tested for using respirators and aren’t sharing protective gowns as they care for potentially infectious patients, or you may face fines from OSHA.

At least two hospitals face thousands in potential civil penalties after investigators looking into a coronavirus-related complaint issued citations.

The difference between a COVID mask and a smoke mask

One of the top suggestions for mitigating smoke inhalation is to wear a mask every time you go outside. However, many in your community may not realize that the masks they’ve been using for COVID-19 prevention may not be effective against ash and soot particles.

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