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#jointcommission has clarified its #suicideprevention rules for hospitals to include asking for details like family history of suicide, child maltreatment, or cultural and religious beliefs
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#HFAP has release prepublication standards on suicide prevention, legionella, and texting in hospitals. https://t.co/BS3pjMWqPi

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Hey everyone, we have a brand new website, the Accreditation & Quality Compliance Center! Check it out https://t.co/JGqCeqC042

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CDC clarifies opioid prescribing guidelines https://t.co/bPREGwjWRH

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Starting July 2020, #TheJointCommission will publicly report hospitals that have consistently high C-section rates on their Quality Check website. https://t.co/aNnLLA0b9N

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#CMS Warns Detroit Hospital to Improve #InfectionControl Issues or Lose Funding https://t.co/G04nj4TQeL

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Today, @TJCommission will start enforcing a new standards aimed preventing the spread of diseases like #HIV and #syphilis from being passed from mother to child during #childbirth. https://t.co/xqV8IDKJ3F

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The Joint Commission is the latest healthcare heavy-hitter to call for better protection of healthcare workers, announcing on Tuesday the creation of Sentinel Event Alert 59, which addresses violence—physical and verbal—against healthcare workers. https://t.co/avkgvUag2q

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CMS’ severe sepsis bundle ISN’T a Joint Commission requirement https://t.co/HzeiCsn0Oc

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New NFPA Standard Focuses on Responding to #ActiveShooter Incidents https://t.co/eTA9koPgMw

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Heads up! The Joint Commission is the latest in healthcare to call for better protection of #healthcare workers. TJC released Sentinel Event Alert 59, which addresses violence—physical and verbal—against healthcare workers. https://t.co/fX8suCvIRi

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The Joint Commission has created a new Sentinel Event Alert that calls for better protection of healthcare workers from workplace violence. https://t.co/0kGXtVf7T2

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Happy Tuesday, here's an original photo of a Great Dane #puppy.

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Don't forget, The Joint Commissioin is accepting comment on proposed revisions to National Patient Safety Goal 15 on reducing the risk of patient self-harm through May 17 https://t.co/5nmGJtErVW

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I love Spring. The sun, the fresh air and it's snowing again nvrmnd

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Your April BOAQ is here!
Our top story is on preventing the spread of #HIV, and other disease between #pregnant women and their babies. We also have stories on #sexualharassment in healthcare, ligature risks, and hand hygiene compliance. Take a look! --> https://t.co/CgWIRXc8d9

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In this month's PSMJ Dr. Kate Fenner explains how to get proactive about preventing, investigating, and resolving #sexualharassment claims and violations.
We also have stories on active shooters, texting patient info, and cleaning rooms for C. Diff --> https://t.co/2eoH9eQds2

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CDC sounded the alarm this week after it found that “nightmare bacteria” capable of resisting most antibiotics have popped up across the country. But CDC officials also believe “an aggressive approach can snuff them out." https://t.co/0HvunGxTGJ

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Your April BOAQ is here!
Our top story is on preventing the spread of #HIV, and other disease between #pregnant women and their babies. We also have stories on #sexualharassment in healthcare, ligature risks, and hand hygiene compliance. Take a look! --> https://t.co/CgWIRWUxlB

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Great person and great scholarship, check it out! https://t.co/kRzd6NPLIL

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DEADLINE EXTENDED. Are you qualified for a Penney Richards Memorial Scholarship? We seek healthcare workers continuing their education for a new or advanced degree or certification. We'd love to help you achieve your goals. Please RT and share. https://t.co/qPFBPGKYOY