To explore where hospitals are falling short in patient safety and what truly works at the bedside, PSMJ spoke with Vicki Huber, chief nursing officer at Atlas Mobility.
Infection prevention (IP) often focuses on hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and surface disinfection. Air quality and ventilation remain an overlooked aspect of IP despite being a key factor in patient recovery, staff well-being, and controlling the spread of airborne diseases.
The United States continues to experience some of the highest maternal morbidity, maternal mortality, and infant mortality rates among high-income countries. As a result, improving outcomes for both mother and baby (or babies) is a key objective for patient safety in obstetrics.
Last month, we heard from Julie Siemers, MD, author and nurse educator, about the devastating impact of communication breakdowns—and the lifesaving importance of listening to patients and families. This month, Siemers shifts the focus to what hospitals can do structurally to...
