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CMS Home-Based Hospital Care Waiver Called 'Enormous Step Forward'
In November, CMS announced the creation of the Acute Hospital Care At Home program during the coronavirus public health emergency to help health systems and hospital increase care capacity during the pandemic. Six healthcare organizations were designated as the first participants in the Acute Hospital Care At Home program, including Boston-based Brigham Health.
 

News & Analysis
Mindfulness Program Decreases Burnout in Healthcare Workers, Study Finds
Burnout is one of the top challenges facing clinicians and other healthcare workers nationwide. In a report published in September 2020 by The Physicians Foundation, 30% of more than 2,300 physicians surveyed cited feelings of hopelessness or having no purpose due to changes in their practices related to the coronavirus pandemic. Research published in September 2018 indicates that nearly half of physicians across the country were experiencing burnout symptoms.
Children's Hospitals Are Partly to Blame as Superbugs Increasingly Attack Kids
A study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases in January found that 1 in 4 children given antibiotics in U.S. children's hospitals are prescribed the drugs inappropriately — the wrong types, or for too long, or when they're not necessary. Dr. Jason Newland, a pediatrics professor at Washington University in St. Louis who co-authored the study, said that's likely an underestimate because the research involved 32 children's hospitals already working together on proper antibiotic use. Newland said the nation's 250-plus children's hospitals need to do better.
How to Build a Comprehensive Social Determinants of Health Initiative
SDOH factors such as food security and housing play a pivotal role in the health of individuals and populations. A landmark 2016 study published by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that socioeconomic factors, health behaviors, and the physical environment account for determining more than 80% of health outcomes, with clinical care accounting for only 16% of health outcomes.
Share Your Innovative Quality Improvement Ideas
Any professional who is currently involved in patient safety or quality improvement is welcome to submit a case study application. The 2021 PSQH Contest Committee, in conjunction with the PSQH administrative team, will select one case study to highlight on PSQH.
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PSQH: The Podcast

PSQH: The Podcast Episode 19 - Providing Behavioral Health Services During a Pandemic
On episode 19 of PSQH: The Podcast, Dr. Nishi Rawat, senior vice president, Appriss Health and co-founder of Openbeds, talks about the impact the pandemic has had on behavioral healthcare services.
Upcoming webinar

Professional Development: The Science of Safety in Quality Management and Patient Safety for Nurse Leaders

In this January 21 session, we will introduce Safety Science and explore some ways nurse leaders can develop their skills in navigating both approaches in maintaining high reliability in quality management and patient safety within their teams.
 

Industry Events

Friday, 4/30 - ABQAURP's 43rd Annual Health Care Quality & Patient Safety Conference

Tuesday, 6/11 - 2021 IHI Patient Safety Congress

Monday, 6/28 - APIC 2021

Monday, 8/9 - HIMSS21 Global Health Conference & Exhibition
 

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The Complete Guide to Laboratory Safety, Fifth Edition

The Complete Guide to Laboratory Safety, Fifth Edition, consolidates regulations from all relevant agencies, including OSHA, The Joint Commission, CAP, CLSI, DOT, and state health departments.

This book also offers customizable policies, procedures, and checklists to avoid costly fines and enhance your compliance program.

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