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Executive Commentary | Critical Access Hospitals at a Crossroads
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” signed in 2025 is the largest rollback of federal support for health care in American history…
Risk Assessments Drive Emergency Showers, Eyewash Stations
Eyewash stations and emergency showers are critical safety features when staff work with corrosive or injurious materials. However, ACHC Accreditation surveys consistently show confusion…
Restraint-Related Citations Could Jeopardize Compliance
Did you know that U.S. hospitals use restraints in nearly 2 million patient episodes every year? While physical restraint is always intended…
Hospital Findings Reveal Persistent Compliance Challenges
Each year, the Quality Review edition of Surveyor identifies and analyzes the most challenging standards for ACHC-accredited hospitals. Overall, this year’s…
Accreditation Theater: The Illusion of Rigor in Healthcare Accreditation
In the post-9/11 era, the term “Security Theater” emerged to describe over-the-top yet ineffective airport security procedures designed more to make travelers feel safe than to actually increase safety. Today, healthcare accreditation faces its own version…
Hospitals Must Identify Patients at Risk to Reduce Workplace Violence
Workplace violence in healthcare settings is a growing concern, with increasing reports of patients and visitors causing harm to staff…