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NSC Says COVID-19 May Become Third Leading Cause of Death in U.S.
The number of deaths from COVID-19 this year already has surpassed the number of preventable deaths in calendar year 2018. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. COVID-19 currently is widespread in most U.S. communities and considered a workplace hazard.
 

News & Analysis
Needle Phobia: An Underappreciated Threat
Citing a number of previous studies, researchers estimated that fear of needles affects 33%–63% of children and 14%–38% of adults, contributing to “negative experiences” with needle procedures (and healthcare as a whole) for patients, caregivers, and medical providers.
Designing Reliability Into Evidence-Based Practice
On the sound foundation of evidence-based practice, healthcare providers rely on the most current and credible evidence to guide decisions; make diagnostic recommendations based on test results; prescribe effective medications; determine optimal care plans; and apply the best and safest practices for all manner of diseases and illnesses. However, EBP fidelity houses a set of glitches in an otherwise sound approach to qualitative practice.
Coronavirus: There are Viable Alternatives to New N95 Masks, Research Shows
The new research, which was published by JAMA Internal Medicine, tested the fitted filtration efficiency of 29 fitted facemasks. The fitted facemasks included N95 respirator masks, surgical masks with ties, and procedure masks with ear loops.
PSQH: The Podcast

PSQH: The Podcast Episode 9 - Using Care Coordination to Improve Quality
On episode 9 of PSQH: The Podcast, host Jay Kumar talks to Chris Klomp, CEO of Collective Medical, about care coordination and quality improvement.
Upcoming webinar

Leading Change from the Bedside: Nursing’s Role in Patient Safety
What can nurses teach us about systems thinking and approach? This presentation on Tuesday, Sept. 8 will focus on practical ways to include nurses in the culture change necessary to drive improved patient outcomes and safety.
 

Industry Events

Monday, 9/14 - NAHQ Next (virtual)

Wednesday, 9/30 - Patient Experience Symposium 2020

Monday, 10/5 - ASHE 2020 Annual Conference (virtual)

Monday, 10/12 - ASHRM 2020 Annual Conference (virtual)

Wednesday, 10/14 - AHIMA20: Health Data and Information Conference (virtual)

Friday, 10/30 - ABQAURP's 43rd Annual Health Care Quality & Patient Safety Conference

Sunday, 12/6 - IHI National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care
 

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The CMS Compliance Crosswalk, 2020 Edition

This book shows you how to comply with each Condition of Participation (CoP) set forth by CMS and highlights which requirements from The Joint Commission and other accrediting organizations correspond to individual CoPs.

Using a table format, the book takes readers through each CoP, explains how accreditation standards differ from the CMS requirements, and offers tips and documentation suggestions for survey preparation.

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