Newsletter Articles When an Amtrak train had derailed on the major Washington-New York rail corridor running through Philadelphia on May 12, 2015, officials feared the worst. Healthcare delivery has shifted in recent decades away from inpatient hospital care to a number of outpatient settings instead, as providers respond to patient and market demands. The shift has been hailed as a cost-saving model that promotes preventive care, but it also introduces challenges—not the least of which is figuring out how to keep stand-alone clinics clean. The Joint Commission is encouraging hospitals to promote and sustain a culture of leadership in facilities, reminding leaders that it’s their job to identify and mitigate potential pitfalls on an organizational level. Marketing Spotlight Serious events happen every day in hospitals, physician practices, clinics, and care facilities—some with very severe outcomes. Editor's Pick April 20, 2017 Is All of Your Team In The Know? Our weekly e-newsletters can keep your team abreast of up-to-date industry information; including expert analysis where you need it most. Subscribe to any -- or all -- of our e-newsletters. |