This should be a relatively quick news item that will impact organizations being surveyed by our friends in Chicago starting January 1, 2023. So, starting with the new year (as announced in the November issue of Perspectives), there will be a “quick” (I guess I already used that, but...
Contaminated hands are a primary vehicle in transmitting germs and viruses, which means hand hygiene remains imperative to protect patients, staff, and visitors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hand hygiene is one of the most effective tools to mitigate the impact of...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 10
Several pieces of U.S. legislation are seeking to address the problem of healthcare workplace violence. Let’s take a look at the latest details for two of the federal bills in the mix.
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 10
The healthcare industry has long been familiar with the problem of workplace violence. But the facts are clear: Since COVID-19, the problem has gotten worse. Healthcare leaders need to bolster—or start—their workplace violence prevention programs, while keeping an eye on potential legislation...
Ward, who has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare administration and has served in senior nursing roles in organizations across the country, spoke with HealthLeaders about what has worked in reducing serious safety events.
Now that COVID-19 has reached an endemic phase, one of the biggest challenges facing healthcare organizations is keeping communities focused on containing the virus, says Janet Tomcavage, MS, executive vice president and chief nurse executive at ...
Healthcare organizations are using a digital health platform to help care teams monitor wounds in real time and reduce the chance of hospital-acquired pressure injuries.
Check patient units to ensure breast milk and other patient foods are stored correctly, encourage staff to reach out to providers if medication orders are not clear, and check crash carts for expired or missing items.
