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Featured Story
New Data on Sepsis Prevalence and Costs 'Astonished' DHHS Researchers
Sepsis is diagnosed in at least 1.7 million adults annually in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 270,000 Americans die from sepsis every year, and 1 in 3 patients who die in hospitals are diagnosed with sepsis, the CDC says.
 

News & Analysis
Vitamin and Steroid Treatment for Sepsis Fails in Major Study
Currently, the only treatment option for sepsis is an aggressive regimen of antibiotics. However, this is only partially effective, and even an hour delay in antibiotics increases the odds of mortality by 10%.
Safety First: Five Steps to Better Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness
In a series of unannounced compliance audits, the Office of Inspector General found that among 20 surveyed nursing homes, all had severe deficiencies. These included 205 issues related to life safety and 219 issues related to emergency preparedness. In an August 2019 report, the department cited inadequate management and lack of standardized training as the main causes for noncompliance.
Using AI for Early Diagnosis of Mesothelioma and Other Cancers
The internet of medical things does not supersede doctors’ diagnoses or treatment plans, but it can assist healthcare professionals in confronting stalls or difficulties. All patients can benefit from technology that will lead to more informed decisions; however, cancer patients may benefit the most due to the importance of early intervention and personalized treatment.
PSQH Connect

Close the Loop on Test Results
This month's PSQH Connect focuses on quality improvement. Specifically, we examine a recent Joint Commission effort that encourages healthcare organizations to improve safety with closed-loop communication of test results.
 

Industry Events

Thursday, 2/20 - 2020 Virginia Patient Safety Summit

Tuesday, 2/25 - 2020 CMS Quality Conference

Thursday, 3/5 - 2020 World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit

Monday, 3/9 - HIMSS20 Global Health Conference & Exhibition

Thursday, 3/26 - The 6th Decennial Conference on Healthcare-Associated Infections
 

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