Extreme winter forecasts can be met with fear or confidence. Being prepared for extreme cold along with snow and ice is a major concern for the safety of both patients and staff. Worried about the cost? Tell your leadership being prepared may pay for itself in the long run.
The pivotal role of accreditation leaders is undeniable in ensuring patient outcomes and institutional integrity. Tasked with navigating the maze of regulations and standards, these leaders are fundamental in ensuring healthcare institutions comply with and surpass benchmarks in quality care.
Be clear with your laboratory staff about what you expect of them when they encounter real or potential problems, says Sean G. Kaufman, CEO and founding partner of the lab safety company Safer Behaviors. Otherwise, you risk physical (and potentially financial) harm that could...
One of the topics that doesn’t necessarily get a lot of coverage in this space relates to the management of medical gas systems and equipment. As we edge ever nearer to the New Year, I think sharing some learned resources in that regard would be worthwhile. Certainly, one of the lessons learned...
After decades of effort to improve healthcare quality and equity, a powerful new tool has presented itself to healthcare professionals—artificial intelligence. With its ability to quickly analyze large amounts of data and generate content and responses, generative AI represents a huge potential...
When you look at a lot of the “traditional” conditions that end up presenting during survey—propped doors, unsecured or improperly segregated gas cylinders, obstructed access to emergency equipment, sometimes even corridor clutter—the root cause often comes down to it being more convenient to...
Best estimates from The Joint Commission (TJC) suggest that 90-100 surgical fires occur annually in the United States, creating safety hazards for patients, surgical teams, and the operating room (OR) environment. TJC recently issued Sentinel Event Alert #68, “Updated surgical fire prevention...
Winter is coming, and it’s time for laboratories to brush off their winter safety checklists. The forecast for the 2023–2024 winter season will be dominated by a powerful El Niño, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This is expected to cause a warmer-than-...
Healthcare workers are no strangers to burnout and suicide as many suffer from emotional exhaustion and mental and physical stress due to the demanding nature of their job, including long working hours, high-stress environments, and death in extreme cases.
There are many benefits to utilizing telemedicine services, including increased patient access, enhanced reach of healthcare services, improved continuity of care and case management, higher patient satisfaction, and reduced patient risk of contracting communicable infectious diseases (because...
