Childhood is already tough, and it’s even more so for the one in five kids who have special healthcare needs—behavioral, emotional, intellectual, developmental, or physical conditions that require specialized interventions or care. Nor is it easy for parents and guardians tending to their child’...
Hospitals are constantly grappling with the dangers of drug diversion, as illustrated by a $2 million settlement between Cheshire Medical Center and federal authorities, among many other cases.
This is Part 2 of our interview on improving healthcare for elderly patients with Ken Dychtwald, PhD, a psychologist, gerontologist, bestselling author, and the founder of Age Wave—a thought leader on business, social, healthcare, financial, workforce, and cultural implications...
The current era is a rarity in that many people born today can reasonably expect to live past the age of 40. This was not the case for most of human history, which has had a profound impact on everything we do, including healthcare.
In 2023, the National Center for Health Statistics’ National Health Interview Survey reported that 24.3% of adults had chronic pain and 8.5% of adults had high-impact chronic pain. These patients require careful pain management regimens.
A couple of weeks ago, I was charged with picking up a prescription for my mother-in-law at a chain pharmacy. I dutifully picked up the ‘script and headed home. When we opened the bag, my wife and I observed that while there was some paperwork attached to the bag, the pill container inside the...
If there’s one thing I know for certain—you can’t allow unfettered access to roof areas and other dangerous spots (e.g., utility spaces, janitor closets, electrical rooms, IT spaces, etc.)
This is part two of our interview with Jeffrey Boord, MD, MPH, chief quality and safety officer at Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Along with two other doctors, he spoke at the 2024 Institute for Healthcare Improvement Forum on ways to improve diabetes care models.
Effective communication is essential for ensuring patient safety and quality care. The Joint Commission reports that communication failures are among the most frequent causes of harmful medical errors. Not surprisingly, these errors can lead to poor patient outcomes such as misdiagnoses, patient...
As we discussed last month with Julia Finken, RN, BSN, MBA, CPHQ, CLSSMBB, senior vice president of accreditation and regulatory compliance at Barrins & Associates and Patton Healthcare Consulting, many healthcare providers struggle with restraint and seclusion compliance...
