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
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.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 6
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.
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...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 6
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.
Editor's note: Previously, Sena Blickenstaff, BSN, MBA, principal with Compass Clinical Consulting, discussed how leadership can influence culture to improve patient safety. This month, she continues the discussion to target longer-term fixes and how regulatory and...
