New and improved data released by the CDC offers a more comprehensive and accurate depiction of the impact that healthcare-associated infection (HAI) has on patient care, both within each state and across the country.
It's an easy, if incorrect, argument to make: More errors could be prevented if everyone was simply more careful. But humans are fallible, and the most careful provider will eventually have a near miss or even an actual medical error. So how do we shift the culture away from individual blame...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 6
Editor's note: In this new feature, BOJ advisor Jodi Eisenberg, MHA, CPHQ, CPMSM, CSHA, manager of accreditation, clinical compliance, and policy management for Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago, explains the steps and goals survey coordinators will...
Rubber wristbands have become a ubiquitous sight in the U.S. Whether supporting a cause or memorializing a friend, these colored wristbands are seen every day, and every one of them means something different.
Fill in the blank: The Joint Commission standards that cover sedation and anesthesia apply to all patients in any setting who receive ___________________ or _________________________.
