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Healthcare Facilities Called Upon to Continue Masking

Universal masking in healthcare facilities was adopted during the pandemic based on research that indicates masking could reduce the risk of respiratory viral transmission. Many healthcare organizations have lifted universal masking requirements since the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency earlier this year.

News & Analysis

Joint Commission Issues Guidelines for Dealing With a Cyberattack

The Sentinel Event Alert, titled Preserving Patient Safety After a Cyberattack, lists a number of steps that health system leadership should take to ensure that patient care is safe. One of those most important recommendations is that leadership include all hospital staff in the process, not just IT staff.

New—and Sometimes Nontraditional—Ways to Attract and Keep Nurses

As hospitals and health systems continue to seek solutions to workforce staffing—particularly nursing—many are veering away from traditional methods and embracing new ways of attracting and retaining employees.

PSQH: The Podcast

PSQH: The Podcast Episode 85 - The Benefits of Patient-Generated Data

On episode 85 of PSQH: The Podcast, Adam Sodowick, co-founder of Patient Discovery, talks about the benefits of patient-generated data.

Upcoming webinar

Preventing Failure to Rescue

Failure to rescue is a well-established issue impacting patient safety and healthcare quality. It occurs when there is a failure or delay in recognizing and responding to in-hospital patient complications or change in patient status, leading to death. In this August 29 webinar, Dr. Kathleen Mau, Senior Director of Nursing Education at Cleveland Clinic, will discuss causes of failure to rescue, barriers to timely recognition and intervention for early signs of deterioration, and an enhanced early-warning system that alerts nurses to subtle changes in patient conditions.

Industry Events

Thursday, 9/7 - HIMSS 2023 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum

Monday, 9/11 - 2023 Patient Experience Summit

Monday, 9/11 - NAHQ Next (virtual)

Sunday, 10/8 - AHIMA23: Health Data and Information Conference

Product Spotlight

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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