Accreditation specialists are invited to take our 2015 salary survey.
The CMS has introduced a star rating system on its Hospital Compare website that is based on patient satisfaction data.
The Joint Commission’s latest roundup of sentinel event statistics found that unintended retention of foreign objects, patient falls, and suicide topped the list of most-reported events in 2014.
A new study found that nurse-physician collaboration helps reduce healthcare-associated infections.
The Joint Commission plans to launch a new optional advanced certification program for organizations that provide total hip and knee replacement.
ECRI Institute’s annual list of top patient safety concerns is topped by alarm hazards, problems with electronic health records, and patient violence.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration updated guidance for protection of healthcare workers from violence in the workplace.
Journal for Healthcare Quality issue focuses on importance of involving patients and families