For the last several years, there has been a startling mortality trend emerging in the United States: Each year, middle-aged white Americans are dying at a faster clip than any of their counterparts in different age groups, ethnicities, or countries.
Healthcare can be a stressful industry to work in, particularly when something goes wrong. Instead of relying on humans to react under pressure, one organization is offering a structured approach to patient safety failures.
For the last several years, there has been a startling mortality trend emerging in the United States: Each year, middle-aged white Americans are dying at a faster clip than any of their counterparts in different age groups, ethnicities, or countries.
One of the duodenoscope manufacturers at the center of a series of infectious outbreaks dating back to 2012 has announced plans to recall its current model and replace it with a new FDA-approved design.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 26, Issue 3
ECRI Institute has revealed its top 10 list of health technology hazards for 2016, and for those of us working in patient safety and quality, few if any should come as a surprise.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 26, Issue 3
A good job is its own reward, but that doesn't mean recognition isn't appreciated. Last year, 1,043 hospitals (31.5% of those analyzed) were recognized by The Joint Commission's Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® program. Inclusion on the top performers' list is a huge...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 26, Issue 3
How prepared are you for the Joint Commission’s new Patient Safety Systems (PSS) chapter? The most recent PSS chapter came into effect on January 2015 and the Joint Commission will expect you to be up-to-date when they come around for a survey.
On February 19, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that reprocessing instructions for Pentax duodenoscopes had been validated and approved by the agency.
