Quality & Errors

A new study projects more than 250,000 people die each year from medical errors, leaving patient safety experts calling for...Read More »

Two new ratings websites use risk adjustment models that offer a more complete picture of quality careRead More »

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that approximately 30% of antibiotic prescriptions...Read More »

Brigham and Women's 'Fall TIPS' tool offers tailored approach to falls prevention Read More »

A new study by the Leapfrog Group has found that 20% of facilities don’t have policies to guide them in the wake of a never event.Read More »

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices' (ISMP) recently released "2016?2017 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals," which...Read More »

Researchers announced that, as of 2014, only 40% of all hospitals have a comprehensive antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) in place.Read More »

Together with the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association, The Joint Commission has developed a new certification program...Read More »

The Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act was introduced to the House of Representatives last Wednesday, with the goal of reforming Medicare...Read More »

CMS held a webinar on May 12 explaining the methodology and upcoming changes to its controversial five-star hospital ranking system.Read More »