The Joint Commission proposed a new National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) on the appropriate use of computed tomography (CT) imaging of the head and chest for pediatric patients.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 27, Issue 4
CMS has released its 2015 Report to Congress, which takes a look at the review, validation, and oversight of the activities of approved accreditation organizations (AO), both Medicare accreditation programs and CLIA accreditation programs.
For nearly two decades, communication failures have been frequently attributed to harmful events in healthcare. Judging by a new report looking at malpractice claims, those problems aren't getting any better.
A new study published in The Lancet has found that using antibiotic-impregnated central venous catheters (CVC) can halve the rate of bloodstream infections in children.
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed banning most powdered gloves in the U.S. While the use of these gloves is on the decline, the risks associated with them for both healthcare workers and patients cannot be corrected through new or updated labeling, according to the...
What can healthcare facilities do before then to improve CAUTI compliance before the Joint Commission's newest NPSG goes into effect on January 1, 2017?
For the second time in less than six months, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is being questioned on its ability to regulate the safety of medical devices. Many are asking why the agency has allowed the INRatio monitor, a blood-testing device, to remain on the market after thousands of...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finally published its Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain on March 15. However, the guidelines are voluntary and after months of protests, some question how many in the healthcare sector will adopt them.
Johns Hopkins Medicine coordinates high-quality care across ambulatory care centers, using a model it says has resulted in improved metrics associated with breast cancer screenings, immunizations, and diabetes management.
