Patient Safety

Congenital syphilis rates going up across the countryRead More »

Most organizations agree that ending avoidable disparities and harm in healthcare is not just a social concern, but a patient safety one as well—...Read More »

Miscarriages are not a niche issue, as ...Read More »

At the national level, vaccination rates for vaccine-preventable diseases are stable, but healthcare providers need to address vaccine hesitancy...Read More »

U.S. maternal mortality rates continued their alarming upward trajectory in 2020. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...Read More »

“Various factors, including underreporting and not accounting for COVID-19’s role as a contributing cause of death from other diseases, mean that...Read More »

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the accelerated uptake of technology, says Patty Hayward, vice president of strategy,...Read More »

In several reports, the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate compared to other developed countries—a ...Read More »

When the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was launched nationally in July 2022, many viewed it as a huge step forward in mental healthcare....Read More »

Though strides have been made, there are still cases of patients getting the wrong drug or the wrong dose of medication. The ...Read More »