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Joint Commission Standards Are Changing in 2026: What You Need to Know

Starting January 1, 2026, the Joint Commission will roll out major updates to its standards. These changes aim to make compliance simpler but also bring new challenges for hospitals and behavioral health...

Ready-to-Heat Food Safety: Why You Must Reheat to 165°F

As of June 2025,  sixteen people across the U.S. have been hospitalized after eating Ready-to-Heat (RTH) chicken meals contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Of them there are three confirmed deaths, and...

Campus Safety Compliance in 2025: What Colleges Must Prepare for This Fall

As colleges gear up for the fall semester, campus safety and compliance are front and center once again. From hazing laws to Title IX and Clery Act changes, institutions are facing higher stakes, tighter...

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