Performance Health

MARCH 25, 2024

The concept of personalized healthcare has significantly evolved in recent years, marking a departure from the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to a more tailored method of patient care.

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Performance Health

JANUARY 24, 2024

Health information technology (Health IT) has been having a remarkable impact on patient safety. In recent years, advancement in health IT innovations has revolutionized how healthcare is delivered, making it more efficient, accurate, and most importantly, safer for patients.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

MARCH 15, 2024

Challenges with health technology adoption and reductions in maternal services could also threaten patient safety this year, according to an ECRI study.

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Performance Health

APRIL 22, 2024

This blog focuses on empowering nurse leadership to take the lead in ensuring patient safety. We’ll explore strategies to elevate nurse leaders, underscoring their pivotal role in improving patient well-being.

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Performance Health

MARCH 18, 2024

While these acquisitions infuse much-needed financial resources, concerns exist about potential impacts on patient care and staff working conditions. Read on to discover practices private equity hospitals can implement to enhance patient safety goals.

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Performance Health

JANUARY 8, 2024

Patient safety is a fundamental principle in healthcare, and risk assessment tools play a crucial role in bolstering it. These tools provide a snapshot of a patient’s current health status, allowing healthcare providers to identify potential risks and implement measures to prevent safety events.

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Relias

OCTOBER 10, 2023

One of the most effective ways to reduce this number is by focusing on patient safety in nursing. For many hospitals, achieving better outcomes begins with the implementation of improved patient safety protocols. What is patient safety in nursing? How do nurses ensure patient safety in the care setting?

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 11, 2024

Nurses put a priority on keeping their patients safe and Patient Safety Awareness Week , which takes place March 10-16 this year, helps focus attention on this important part of any healthcare provider’s job. No matter how much attention nurses give to patient safety, there is always room to make improvements.

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Medical Gas Compliance

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Do you want to improve patient safety in your healthcare organization? The smallest improvement may have a large impact on patient safety. As a hospital leader or healthcare facility manager, you are held accountable for managing effective care while maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 13, 2023

Patient safety depends on many preventative steps, and many of those steps must be followed meticulously. The report, published in the journal Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , reinforces how the simplest act of hand washing and proper hand hygiene can have a significant impact on patient safety.

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Performance Health

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Generative AI in healthcare , through its ability to create new data and simulations, offers unprecedented opportunities for medical breakthroughs and improving patient safety. By leveraging generative AI in healthcare , organizations can predict, prevent, and manage health risks with unprecedented precision and efficiency.

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Medical Gas Compliance

AUGUST 3, 2023

Patient safety is a critical element of an efficient and effective healthcare facility. Every year, The Joint Commission's (TJC) safety goals are updated to provide the highest standard of care for patients. This article discusses the emerging patient safety issues and what action you can take to address them.

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Relias

MARCH 17, 2023

Patient Safety Awareness Week, sponsored by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement , is the perfect time to review the Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals. For 2023, its list of patient safety goals for hospitals includes the following: Identify patients correctly. Use medicines safely.

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Performance Health

JULY 16, 2024

As we navigate new challenges and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as consider the significant increase in digital transformation and the application of artificial intelligence (AI), using data to gain insights quickly and deploy resources effectively is increasingly important.

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Health Populi

MARCH 14, 2023

In 2014, ECRI pivoted the title of this annual report to “patient safety concerns,” a nuance away from health technology. Fast forward to 2023 and ECRI’s latest take on the Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2023. Topping the 2023 list of patient safety concerns is the pediatric mental health crisis.

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Relias

MAY 24, 2023

­Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. Conversely, inadequate staffing negatively impacts nurse safety and patient safety.

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Relias

MAY 24, 2023

­Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. Conversely, inadequate staffing negatively impacts nurse safety and patient safety.

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Electronic Health Reporter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The article How Connectivity Can Improve Patient Safety During COVID-19 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. In recent weeks the U.S. has experienced a significant increase in new COVID-19 cases. For healthcare facilities in these regions, this is a constant reminder that things are […].

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 5, 2019

The article Overlays: Eradicating One of Healthcare’s Greatest Patient Safety Issues appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. The introduction of overlays into a medical record system can be so subtle that they often go unnoticed until one causes an adverse event, HIPAA violation or billing error—making them a […].

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 5, 2022

The article The Impact of Tech Devices On Care Staff, Hospitals and Patient Safety appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. The pandemic is highlighting how difficulties with technology are stressing out healthcare employees and negatively affecting the quality of care. It’s a problematic situation, though in […].

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Performance Health

MARCH 7, 2024

Moving into 2024, the landscape of patient and healthcare employee safety has undergone significant transformations. This year marks a pivotal moment where new healthcare laws and regulations have been introduced to better protect those at the heart of healthcare: the patients and the professionals who care for them.

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Medical Economics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

New measure will be a monumental step forward away from preventable medical harm and toward better patient care.

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Medical Economics

MAY 14, 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Medical Economics

MARCH 14, 2024

What are the biggest safety challenges patients face?

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 25, 2024

Cincinnati Children’s is a patient safety unicorn, a place where achieving zero patient harm is a genuine cornerstone of the corporate culture.

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Patient Approved

MARCH 9, 2015

In healthcare industries this positive impact quickly trickles down to patients, suggesting the importance of leadership connecting effectively with staff. Any CEO can sit in an office and contemplate patient safety and satisfaction by poring over informative data and monthly reports. Catherine Miller, R.N.,

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The evolution of patient safety: From awareness to action The journey toward high reliability in healthcare gained momentum more than two decades ago with the release of the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) landmark report, To Err is Human (1999), which revealed shocking statistics about preventable deaths in hospitals.

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Medical Economics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Performance Health

AUGUST 21, 2024

Medication errors claim thousands of lives each year, underscoring the critical importance of medication safety in our healthcare systems. Verification nurses , often the unsung heroes in this field, play a pivotal role in preventing these errors and enhancing both medication and patient safety.

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Forbes Healthcare

MAY 30, 2024

It will take enhanced detection, public awareness and strict regulations to protect patient safety. Deepfakes threaten healthcare by spreading misinformation.

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Performance Health

APRIL 1, 2024

As healthcare delivery evolves beyond hospital settings to outpatient clinics, specialty centers, and telemedicine, our tools for patient safety and quality improvement must also adapt.

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Medical Economics

MARCH 28, 2024

When using intravenous therapies, if you and your staff aren’t paying attention to patient safety, you can be sure medical malpractice attorneys will be.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 11, 2024

Elizabeth Warren’s bill proposes stringent penalties and guardrails for health care executives who jeopardize patient safety and access to care.

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Performance Health

JULY 1, 2024

Preventing pressure ulcers is essential for patient safety, expediting recovery, and improving care quality. This blog post will introduce several effective strategies for pressure ulcer prevention , grounded in current research and healthcare best practices.

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EvidenceCare

JANUARY 29, 2024

Long-Term Commitment to Patient Safety CHS has a remarkable track record of reducing patient safety events by over ninety percent in the last ten years. The importance of a sustained and intentional effort towards patient safety is highlighted by their success. How did they do it?

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Medical Economics

MAY 20, 2024

What you need to know about legal status, FDA approval, patient safety and public perception.

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DropStat

MARCH 13, 2024

Alarm fatigue can occur in many fields, but reducing alarm fatigue for patient safety has become a primary goal in healthcare. The Joint Commission chose alarm management as a 2021 National Patient Safety Goal. Monitors ‘keep an eye’ on patients 24/7 and relieve critical care nurses of constant supervision.

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