The study found there is a growing gap in preparedness in quality and safety competencies between new nurses with associate and bachelor's degrees. Nurses with BSN degrees report they are "very prepared" in more quality and safety measures than their ADN peers.
A 2016 analysis of data published in Obstetrics & Gynecology showed a dramatic worsening in U.S. maternal mortality rates, increasing from 18.8 per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 23.8 in 2014.
The Red Signal Radiology Report reviews five years of Coverys’ closed claims to identify major risk factors, illuminate warning signals and safety vulnerabilities within radiology practices, and provide evidence-based recommendations to help radiologists proactively avoid patient harm.
CMS recently updated a memo to its survey teams on reducing the risk of Legionella bacteria to specifically note that facilities must have a water management plan that surveyors can review.
After experiencing an increase in Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) and Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) in its Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Jersey Shore University Medical Center implemented a triple emitter, UV-C energy disinfection system. Click here to download a white paper to learn how the system was put in place.
During this 90-minute webinar on Tuesday, November 27, Thomas R. Talbot, MD, MPH, will explain how he led a successful effort to establish a hand hygiene compliance program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
DISCLAIMER Advice given is general, and readers should consult professional counsel for specific legal, ethical, or clinical questions. Users of this service should consult attorneys who are familiar with federal and state health laws.
HCPro is not affiliated in any way with The Joint Commission, which owns the JCAHO and Joint Commission trademarks, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, which owns the ACGME trademark, or the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
35 Village Road, Suite 200, Middleton, MA 01949 | Phone: 800-650-6787
