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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

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Leapfrog's Hospital Safety Grades Find Patient Safety Improvements Nationwide
The Hospital Safety Grade uses up to 30 performance measures to assign an “A, “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” to individual hospitals and uses a public, peer-reviewed methodology, calculated by top patient safety experts under the guidance of a National Expert Panel. 
 

News & Analysis

Leveraging Everyday Wearables for Heart Health Monitoring
A new report from B-Secur looks at new industry findings about the state of wearable heart health technology and the impact it could have on quality of care.
Improving Emergency Response in Healthcare with Effective Communication Systems
This article will detail the critical role of communication in healthcare settings, particularly during emergencies, explore how medical professionals utilize technologies to respond to critical situations and examine the challenges healthcare providers face in maintaining clear and timely communication.
What Happens When Nurses Are Misclassified as Independent Contractors?
While navigating recruitment and staffing challenges, it’s important to look at how nurses will be brought on and integrated into the workforce. Part of this process involves making sure nurses fall under the proper worker classification, and ensuring that the hospital or health system remains in compliance with legal requirements for classification.
PSQH: The Podcast

PSQH: The Podcast Episode 116 – Staying Alert for Cyberattacks on Healthcare Organizations

On episode 116 of PSQH: The Podcast, Zach Evans, Chief Technology Officer at Xsolis, talks about the impact of cyberattacks on healthcare.
Upcoming webinar

Meeting the Challenge of Nurse Recruitment and Retention

In this December 5 fireside chat, Melanie Heuston, DNP, RN, NEA, BC, Chief Nursing Executive, WVU Health System, discusses the reasons healthcare organizations are struggling to recruit and retain nurses, suggests ways to improve morale and retention, and provides guidance on how to reach out to a new generation of nurses. Register now to reserve your spot!
 

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Sunday, 12/8 - IHI Forum

Tuesday, 12/17 - 2024 Leapfrog Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner

Monday, 3/3/25 - HIMSS25 Global Health Conference & Exhibition

 
 
 
 
 

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