Despite the lack of uniform standards, common MRI-related injuries such as projectile incidents and radiofrequency burns are well understood and...Read More »
In June, CMS issued a final rule designed to strengthen oversight of accrediting organizations (AO), reduce conflicts of interest, and create...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 »
CMS recently clarified how accrediting organizations and state survey agencies must coordinate when a provider temporarily loses deemed status...Read More »
Financial constraints, workforce recruitment and retention, and geographic logistics are all pain points for rural healthcare providers. Yet they...Read More »
Rather than occurring as isolated events, many patient safety problems develop as patients move between hospitals, primary care providers,...Read More »
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