Despite the lack of uniform standards, common MRI-related injuries such as projectile incidents and radiofrequency burns are well understood and...Read More »
After deploying artificial intelligence (AI), patient safety teams must apply best practices for investigating adverse events, preserving evidence...Read More »
Patient falls are multifaceted, and a facility’s approach to fall prevention should reflect that. The patient’s fall risk score may indicate a...Read More »
When used correctly and compliantly, clinical AI can be a helpful tool to improve diagnostic accuracy and timeliness. However, hospitals often...Read More »
Artificial intelligence (AI) deployment decisions related to emergency power, fire protection, medical gas systems, and the environment of care...Read More »
Drug diversion is a pervasive problem across healthcare. Along with sound processes for prevention and detection, all organizations must have a...Read More »
Financial constraints, workforce recruitment and retention, and geographic logistics are all pain points for rural healthcare providers. Yet they...Read More »
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In rural communities, workforce shortages, financial pressures, and other challenges are compounded by geographic isolation and failing healthcare...Read More »
Many MRI safety programs focus on events that resulted in actual patient harm, but near misses frequently provide the most valuable information...Read More »
