Operational Excellence

From risk assessments to rounding, several free and easy-to-use tools will help keep healthcare environments and occupants safe.

Five strategies to avoid heat emergencies among healthcare staff working outdoors and in other high-heat conditions. .

The final rule, which aims to address conflicts of interest and the need for standardized processes, is open for public comment until Aug. 17.

From attribution errors to groupthink, a breakdown of 13 common cognitive biases helps to define social perception and how it informs our understanding of other people’s actions.

Although recent changes to Joint Commission’s physical environment standards have eliminated some requirements, it could be beneficial to keep certain practices intact .

After reviewing data on heat-related illness across industries, OSHA has updated its policies and procedures to ensure the health of workers.

The amendment signals progress for facilities wanting to implement these systems to help reduce workplace violence while adhering to life safety requirements.

Workplace lessons learned from 'The Office' on the do's and don'ts for mastering organizational awareness.

The memo specifies the roles of state and federal agencies versus accrediting organizations when facilities temporarily lose their Medicare-deemed status.

Learning to balance assertiveness with restraint is key to success.