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As Patients Fell Ill With COVID-19 Inside Hospitals, Government Oversight Fell Short

Hospitals, like Riverside, with high rates of COVID patients who didn’t have the diagnosis when they were admitted have rarely been held accountable due to multiple gaps in government oversight, a KHN investigation has found. While a federal reporting system closely tracks hospital-acquired infections for MRSA and other bugs, it doesn’t publicly report covid caught in individual hospitals.

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Delayed Care Linked to Increase in NJ Excess Deaths During Pandemic, Report Says

Health systems, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations have reported significant decreases in service utilization in the early months of the pandemic linked to patient concern over becoming infected with COVID-19 in a healthcare setting. In a September 2020 New Jersey Hospital Association survey of a representative sampling of Garden State adults, 83% of survey respondents reported being concerned about going to a hospital due to fear of contracting COVID-19.

Robot + CO2 Laser: A Dual Tool Against Rising HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancers

When surgical robots first appeared over a decade ago, they offered the capability of working with four articulating hands, as well as impressive 3D endoscopic visualization. But the robotic instrument arms were initially limited to cautery. Soon thereafter, lasers were adapted to the robotic surgery platform, bringing the advantages of both modalities to the operating room.

PSQH: The Podcast

PSQH: The Podcast Episode 43 – The Value of Transitional Care Management

On episode 43 of PSQH: The Podcast, Mike Case Haub, CEO of CHC Health, talks about transitional care management.

Upcoming webinar

COVID-19 Variants and Infection Prevention

In this Jan. 20 webinar, we will discuss the challenges presented by the COVID-19 variants and CDC guideline updates for infection prevention. We will review the status of OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard and the CMS vaccine mandates for healthcare.

Industry Events

Friday, 3/4/22 - 2022 World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit (virtual)

Monday, 3/28/22 - Elevate PX: The Global Patient Experience Event

Tuesday, 4/12/22 - SHEA Spring 2022 Conference

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Soaring to Success: The Path to Developing High-Reliability Clinical Teams

Written by a former airline pilot turned nurse and a patient safety expert, this practical resource offers solutions to managing longstanding challenges in patient care by applying the practices of crew resource management. This one-of-a-kind resource uses engaging case studies and real-life examples to provide a framework for improving communication and patient safety.

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