In a January 10 media briefing, experts from the Infectious Diseases Society of America said that despite a recent death attributed to the H5N1 bird flu, the virus poses a low public health risk and is not expected to become a pandemic.
This article provides helpful information on fabric choices and fit considerations unique to the healthcare industry for anyone unsure how to select the right scrubs or workwear for these settings.
Discussions about improving physician well-being at Texas Children's Hospital and Texas Children's Pediatrics began in 2016, but the coronavirus pandemic galvanized the effort, according to Singh.
According to a study by GlobalData, 43% of healthcare professionals believe one of the primary challenges in the industry is a lack of specialized skills. Healthcare needs these new skills more than ever, with the emergence of new technology, such as AI, as a means to support care.
On episode 120 of PSQH: The Podcast, Josh Clark, RN, MHA, Vice President of Quality and Safety Operating Systems at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, talks about the concept of care operating systems. This interview was recorded at the IHI Forum in Orlando.
“So how bad was it?” This is typically the first question that gets asked when we start dealing with a patient safety event or error. The answer to that question guides our future approach as we move to actions that improve our ability to provide safe care. In this Jan. 29 webinar, Ken Rohde, President of KRRohde LLC, will discuss the evolution of the severity scales and provide tips on how to make them work. Register now to reserve your spot!
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