New decision support tool reduces sepsis mortality by 22.9%

Source: Hospital Safety Insider

HCA Healthcare has developed an effective computer-based decision support tool for the early detection of sepsis.

In the realm of possibility: More listening, less posturing!

Source: Mac's Safety Space

All too often I hear clients tell me that  “X told us we have to do something a particular way,” often with a wake of disruption because whatever strategy, etc., that was identified didn’t take into full consideration elements of organizational culture, resources, practice, etc. 

Another big hurricane season could be on the way

Well, as the quick formation of tropical storm Barry in July showed, you can't relax. Hurricanes, especially the monster storms, have taught American hospitals some big lessons, and if you haven’t put those lessons into your resiliency plan, then you’re behind the game.

Ensure empty O2 cylinders are stored separately and policies are clear

Check all areas where your facility keeps oxygen cylinders to ensure empty and full cylinders are stored separately. And make your cylinder storage policy clear on where partially full cylinders are to be kept. Also, partial cylinders without pressure gauges should be stored with empty cylinders, says The Joint Commission (TJC).

The physical fix

People began to notice that the agar plates were all contaminated with mold growth, and because one fan was pointed toward the biological safety cabinet, two employees became exposed to tuberculosis.

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