The three steps an Oklahoma hospital used to bring its C. diff rate to zero
Using a multifaceted approach, Stillwater (Oklahoma) Medical Center was able to beat one of the most frequently reported healthcare-associated infections. The 177-bed facility hasn’t seen a single hospital-...
Boston Children’s Hospital was threatened with termination from Medicare last year after three patients suffered from serious medication errors. An inspection report revealed that one of the patients waited 14 hours for an antibiotic and later died, while two others suffered overdoses of a...
For the coverage of ears, AORN is “probably going to come out in our new guideline and say the ears don’t need to be covered” because the task force feels the research focusing on its necessity has been inconclusive. “However,” she says, “our guideline stands as is until it’s revised.”
If you or anyone at your hospital use the National Guidelines Clearinghouse or National Quality Measures Clearinghouse operated under the auspices of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), download the information you need soon. Both online clearinghouses will go dark after July...
Early this year, the NFPA promised to fast-track a new standard to help first responders, healthcare providers, facility managers, and others prepare for an active-shooter incident, and they have delivered, complete with its own acronym.
The Leapfrog Group this week released its spring 2018 Hospital Safety Grades, which found that hospitals have stepped up their game when it comes to reducing avoidable deaths from errors and infections.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 29, Issue 5
Examine all automatic door arrangements in light of the newest clarification on fire doors from CMS and revisions to The Joint Commission’s Life Safety standard on providing building features to protect against fire and smoke hazards.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 29, Issue 5
The ECRI Institute published its annual list of the top 10 health technology hazards for the industry. In part two, we look at the top five dangers. To guide readers through the hazards, BOAQ spoke to several experts about each hazard and how to prevent them.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 29, Issue 5
Earlier this year there was some confusion over CMS’ texting policies. The agency later confirmed that providers are allowed to text patient health information (PHI) using a secure messaging app. However, texting medical orders is still forbidden.
