Good catch, bad outcome, and ugly truth: These were the three themes established by infection control specialist Lisa Waldowski, MS, APRN, CIC, during her recent presentation on infection prevention and control in The Joint Commission's Hospital Executive Briefings....
Accreditation and safety are inherently tied together, but connecting the two has been a challenge for many organizations. By building leadership connections and through continued improvements by accrediting organizations on how the industry approaches safety issues, it is possible to change...
The Joint Commission has released its latest "Speak Up"™ campaign, targeting patient education on medical imaging tests. The Speak Up series is an ongoing program helping educate patients on key issues to assist in building a more safe patient experience in easy-to-understand ways...
