Emergency Management

HHS sets up emergency medical base in Puerto Rico
NEWS
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HHS sets up emergency medical base in Puerto Rico

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: IAHSS advises health facilities on interaction with law enforcement.
AHRQ releases safety risk-assessment toolkit for health care designers
NEWS
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AHRQ releases safety risk-assessment toolkit for health care designers

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: FDA clears first duodenoscope with disposable distal cap.
Regulatory groups focus on creating safer health care environments
CODES + STANDARDS
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Regulatory groups focus on creating safer health care environments

Mike Hrickiewicz
CMS to develop guidance on ligature risks and reinforces emergency preparedness requirements.
Houston hospitals weather Hurricane Harvey through smart planning
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
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Houston hospitals weather Hurricane Harvey through smart planning

Jeff Ferenc
Infrastructure improvements made after Tropical Storm Allison helped Houston prepare for future storms.
CDC guidance on hurricane preparedness, response and recovery
NEWS
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CDC guidance on hurricane preparedness, response and recovery

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: Study looks into association between disinfectant use and COPD.
CMS issues training on emergency preparedness rule enforcement
NEWS
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CMS issues training on emergency preparedness rule enforcement

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: Regulatory expert George Mills transitions from Joint Commission director role.
AHA partnering with states to respond to Hurricane Harvey, infrastructure issues
NEWS
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AHA partnering with states to respond to Hurricane Harvey, infrastructure issues

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: FDA sends notice on forced-air thermal regulating systems.
ASHE Coverage Day 3: Record-breaking convention wraps up today
ASHE ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TECHNICAL EXHIBITION
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ASHE Coverage Day 3: Record-breaking convention wraps up today

Mike Hrickiewicz
Codes and standards take center stage on final day of ASHE Annual Conference.
Simulator helps hospitals prepare for emergency response
FIELD REPORT
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Simulator helps hospitals prepare for emergency response

Jeff Ferenc
Connecticut hospitals participate in simulation to comply with CMS' Emergency Preparedness Rule .
CDC works to prevent Legionella and a multidrug-resistant fungus in health facilities
CHECKLIST
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CDC works to prevent Legionella and a multidrug-resistant fungus in health facilities

Mike Hrickiewicz
Plus AHA works to expand telehealth in rural areas, and ECRI gives guidance on ransomware prevention.
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