As of Monday morning, most of the affected systems are back up and running, and hospitals across the country are getting back to business as usual, with a few hiccups along the way. Experts say the global effect of the outage, which was still being felt in other industries, especially the airlines, could top $1 billion.
A recent analysis of the results of The Clinic’s virtual second opinions has found an average savings of $8,700 in cost per patient, but beyond the financial aspect, the analysis also uncovered that patients are often saved from unnecessary procedures by discovering less invasive or life-altering options to treat their condition.
How can the industry help providers use quality data to identify social determinants of health affecting their patients to optimize preventive care and get ahead of health issues their patients may experience rather than waiting for those issues to surface?
On episode 108 of PSQH: The Podcast, Andrew Barton, a nurse consultant with the U.K.’s National Health Service, talks about a recent study on reducing IV leaks.
Clean and healthy hands are a must at every level of healthcare. Join Marge McFarlane on Tuesday, July 30 for a discussion of the CDC's tips for developing an effective hand hygiene program. Register now and save your spot!
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