Data released in May by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows improvements in patient safety have saved thousands of lives and billions in healthcare costs.
A new report details some of the steps that California hospitals are taking to prevent the most common medical errors and adverse events, but many say there is still work to be done throughout the state.
It's been six years since a group of infection prevention organizations, hospital associations, and regulators assembled to release the Compendium of Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections in Acute Care Hospitals. Now the go-to resource for infection control is getting a...
Fill in the blank: Current medications include which of the following?
a. Medications the patient is taking at home on an as-needed basis
b. Medications that have been discounted within the last six months
c. Medications the patient is now taking on a regular, schedule...
A new study found that fist bumps are a safer alternative to handshakes, with nearly twice as many bacteria transferred during a handshake than other greetings.
Eight California hospitals were fined a total of $775,000 by the state for preventable medical errors that put 10 patients in immediate jeopardy of serious injury or death.
A new study found that patients have a lower likelihood of in-hospital death if admitted through emergency departments with high hospitalization volumes.
An HCPro webcast on August 20 will walk attendees through the mock survey process to help improve your facility’s compliance with The Joint Commission and CMS accreditation requirements.
