A survey of patients affected by medical errors found that a lack of trust in the healthcare system could lead patients and families to pursue a lawsuit.
In the months following the carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae outbreak linked to duodenoscopes, medical device manufacturer Olympus has repeatedly come under fire for its response to the outbreak.
HCPro's first salary survey of accreditation professionals in three years found growth in both compensation and job responsibilities. Eighty-two accreditation professionals responded to the survey, up slightly from 74 respondents in 2012.
What is the best way to be prepared for patients each and every day? It is to create a safe, effective, and efficient system for providing patient care. It is to become knowledgeable and identify issues in an effort to minimize risks and maximize best outcomes. It is to be prepared. As a...
