The CMS last week announced changes to its quality improvement organization program that re designed to help hospitals improve patient safety and quality.
New research from the CDC offers additional insight into growing concern about antibiotic resistance, particularly when it comes to inconsistent prescribing practices.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 5
The Joint Commission has announced plans for two updates to its accreditation and certification manuals in spring 2014. The first, which will be available at the time of this publication, will impact the following Joint Commission programs:
Those in the patient safety field may not think about their fellow healthcare workers on a day-to-day basis, but perhaps it's time they did. Although the two worlds don't often mix, employee health experts are making a case that improving the health and safety of hospital employees has clear...
