A new study found that fist bumps are a safer alternative to handshakes, with nearly twice as many bacteria transferred during a handshake than other greetings.
Eight California hospitals were fined a total of $775,000 by the state for preventable medical errors that put 10 patients in immediate jeopardy of serious injury or death.
A new study found that patients have a lower likelihood of in-hospital death if admitted through emergency departments with high hospitalization volumes.
An HCPro webcast on August 20 will walk attendees through the mock survey process to help improve your facility’s compliance with The Joint Commission and CMS accreditation requirements.
For hospitals that use The Joint Commission for deemed status: To ensure the proper functioning of fire safety equipment and alarms, certain testing is required at specific intervals. Complete these requirements:
a. Water flow devices are tested and the results documented...
Officials believe water may have been the source of bacteria that infected 15 patients and may have contributed to the deaths of three at a South Carolina hospital.
A patient has the right to access his or her clinical information, request a copy of his or her chart, and request amendments be made to the chart. A patient may also ask for _______________.
