CMS is preparing to launch a revamped version of its Partnership for Patients initiative, which united state hospital associations, health systems, and other companies to reduce hospital-acquired conditions and readmissions.
A U.K. study found that increased emphasis on hand hygiene in hospitals may be increasing dermatitis, which in turn increases the risk of infection in healthcare workers.
The Joint Commission has released its latest "Speak Up"™ campaign, targeting patient education on medical imaging tests. The Speak Up series is an ongoing program helping educate patients on key issues to assist in building a more safe patient experience in easy-to-understand ways...
