If you are unable to see the message below, click here to view.
The latest news and analysis about patient safety and healthcare quality.
Trouble viewing? See it online! Wednesday, September 4, 2019
 

Featured Story
FDA: Use Duodenoscopes With Disposable Parts to Prevent Infections
Disposable designs simplify or eliminate the need for reprocessing, which may reduce between-patient duodenoscope contamination as compared to reusable, or fixed endcap, scopes.
 

News & Analysis
Many Hospital ERs Lagging in 'Pediatric Readiness'
According to a new study, critically ill children brought to hospital EDs that aren't prepared to care for pediatric emergencies face more than three times the odds of dying compared to children brought to hospitals well-equipped to care for them.
The Return on Investing in Elder Care
IHI describes an age-friendly health system as one where older adults get the best care possible, experience no healthcare-related harms, and are satisfied with the care they receive.
When Is a Doctor Too Old for the Job?
According to a 2017 study published in JAMA Surgery, the number of practicing physicians older than 65 in the United States has increased by more than 374% since 1975. In addition, in 2015, 23% of practicing physicians were 65 or older.
Sponsored content

Top 10 Ways Pests Can Gain Access to Healthcare Facilities
Pests can run, crawl, fly, and hitchhike their way into your facility. Some paths are obvious, like a door that is left open or poorly sealed, and some not so obvious. Here is a list of the ways pests can enter your facility and the methods for preventing entry. Download your copy!
 

Featured Resource

Saturday, 9/14 - AHIMA19: Health Data and Information Conference

Monday, 9/16 - NAHQ Next

Sunday, 10/13 - ASHRM 2019 Annual Conference

Tuesday, 10/15 - 11th Annual Care Coordination Summit

Wednesday, 11/6 - 2019 Healthcare Quality and Safety Conference
 

SIGN UP | FORWARD | SPONSOR
 
 
 

Product Spotlight

Preventing Suicides and Ligature Risk in 2019

CMS and accrediting organizations are increasing the pressure on hospitals to better identify patients at risk for suicide and to mitigate or even eliminate ligature risks in facilities. This pressure includes more frequent threats to accreditation. What’s changed in 2019, and what hospitals can do to meet expectations and avoid immediate jeopardy? Presented by Jennifer Cowel, RN, MHSA, CEO of Patton Healthcare Consulting Inc., this webinar on Tuesday, September 10 will include a rundown of the new expectations outlined in Joint Commission FAQs, provide examples of problems identified in actual CMS and Joint Commission surveys, and photos of problems seen and solved.

Order now!
 
 

Career Center

Post your open positions or find your next career move with the HCPro Career Center.