Patients who feel disrespected were 2.5 times more likely to experience medical errorRead More »
Infection control concerns arise after hospitals struggle to dispose of Category A waste in the wake of CDC and DOT...Read More »
Experts call for alternatives to physical restraints, particularly when managing ICU patients and older adults with deliriumRead More »
Once again, alarm safety and data integrity tops the list, while IV mix-up and ventilator disconnections make an inaugural...Read More »
An upcoming HCPro webcast will give attendees an in-depth look at The Joint Commission’s new Patient Safety Systems chapter.Read More »
Since the first Ebola patient was diagnosed in September, hospitals have been on high alert to protect patients and employeesRead More »
After much anticipation from patient safety experts, on October 20, The Joint Commission released its new Patient Safety Systems...Read More »
Responding to knowledge gap with emerging surgical tools, FUSE training program aims to improve device safety and reduce...Read More »
A new ECRI Institute report says hospital alarm errors top the list of healthcare technology hazards.Read More »
True or false: A postoperative patient who is receiving pain medication should be educated about his or her pain medication as well as other pain...Read More »
