Given the scale and scope of ECRI’s reach, having a patient safety issue end up on its top 10 list ensures that the issue will be seen by a lot of people—...
An important part of the diversion prevention and detection initiatives of any institution is limiting access to controlled drugs through physical security measures and instituting measures that allow identification of the culprit when diversion does occur.
Ahead of winter, ensure you have the proper equipment for snow removal, especially if your facility is in an area of the country that sees a lot of the white stuff.
It can be frustrating to see safety issues go unnoticed or unattended, especially after they have been reported. The apparent roadblocks to solutions may be a lack of funds, busy or disinterested leadership, or even a poor culture of safety. There are steps you can take, however, which can help...
As the healthcare industry turns fuller attentions towards the challenges of access, equity, and managing social determinants of health and the disparities arising from those determinants, I wanted to share an interesting article that focuses on the creation of inclusive care environments.
The new study is based on searches of five high-use social media platforms—Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Parler, and YouTube—as well as two media outlets—The New York Times and National Public Radio. Data was collected about COVID-19 misinformation by 52 U.S. physicians from January...
As hospitals and health systems continue to seek solutions to workforce staffing—particularly nursing—many are veering away from traditional methods and embracing new ways of attracting and retaining employees.
With healthcare cyberattacks on the rise, the Joint Commission has issued guidance for health system executives on how to react once a data breach has been detected.
