| Subject: | Holiday Decorations Safety |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Wed, 10 Dec 2008 - 02:00 pm |
| Many healthcare organizations decorate patient units and common areas during the Holidays and residents of long-term care facilities may have personal Holiday decorations they wish to use to make their rooms feel more festive during the Holidays. There are several safety and regulatory considerations organizations should take into account when considering Holiday decorations.General safety considerations include:All Holiday decorations need to be evaluated for fire safety.Common... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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