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Endoscope Reprocessing: A Hospital Expert’s Perspective
Amy Antonacci MSN, RN, recently provided insights on endoscope reprocessing for ACHC’s standing column with OR Today. Amy’s expert guidance focuses on…
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…
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…
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…
Meet the Team: Amy Antonacci, MSN, RN
Amy Antonacci, MSN, RN, is a Senior Standards Interpretation Specialist for ACHC Hospital Accreditation (Acute Care and Critical Access). She also…