Musculoskeletal injuries tied to patient handling remain one of the most persistent safety risks in hospitals—not because policies are missing,...Read More »
Communication between emergency management teams and outside/local agencies is always lacking. Especially when it comes to disaster response, it...Read More »
Accreditation and quality leaders have long relied on The Joint Commission (TJC)’s most frequently scored standards as a barometer for risk of...Read More »
Facilities should develop a standard protocol for dealing with spills. Protocols will vary based on the biological agent, but a systematic process...Read More »
Fire and life safety compliance in healthcare often centers on well-known problem areas such as fire doors, sprinkler systems, and corridor...Read More »
When patient harm leads to litigation, the warning signs are often already present in the record—or notably absent from it. Learn how early event...Read More »
Advances in technology, changing insurance models, and the continued emergence of new pathogens are shifting where and how care is delivered....Read More »
Medication reconciliation remains one of the most critical and challenging components of patient safety, particularly during transitions such as...Read More »
Hazardous waste is a routine byproduct of medical laboratories, and proper handling and disposal are critical for workplace safety and regulatory...Read More »
