Safety - November 2019
Cancer cluster may be linked to medical equipment sterilization facility
The facility uses cancer-causing ethylene oxide in the sterilization process
11/20/2019
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Buck crashes through Tennessee hospital window
Three patients at an outpatient clinic at Tennova Healthcare-North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell were evaluated for minor injuries
11/19/2019
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Preparing healthcare facilities for a disaster
Hospitals must maintain continuity of patient care
11/19/2019
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Readiness matters with new CMS emergency preparedness requirements
The intent is still to establish criteria for healthcare providers and suppliers to better prepare for and respond to natural and man-made disasters.
11/12/2019
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Tech can help healthcare facilities guard against disaster
Keeping health IT systems up and running is critical
11/12/2019
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California hospital resumes services for elective procedures after wildfire
The hospital reopened Nov. 5 for full inpatient and emergency care services after having been evacuated for nine days
11/11/2019
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Some suicide-prevention measures may not increase hospital safety
These measures can cost millions of dollars to implement
11/8/2019
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Medical evacuees called the new refugees of climate change
Wildfire evacuation everyday reality in Northern California
11/8/2019
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Steps for effective emergency preparedness
Make sure your risk assessment and scenario planning are up to date and accurate
11/8/2019
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State inspects hospital odor after employee complaint
Seventeen employees sought medical attention
11/7/2019
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Wildfires, power outages impact on healthcare in California called unprecedented
PG&E set up utility-scale generators at one of its utility substations in the Grass Valley area, creating a 'continuity zone' that is supplying electricity to 3,800 customers
11/5/2019
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Creating a healthcare facility emergency plan
Emergency departments must develop disaster preparedness plans that go beyond natural disasters and utility failures, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/5/2019
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