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The latest news and analysis about patient safety and healthcare quality.
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Featured Story
PA Hospital Investigates Waterborne Bacteria as Cause of Three Infant Deaths
Geisinger is working with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate the outbreak and ensure that the bacteria has been eliminated.
 

News & Analysis
Top 10 Medical Technology Hazards for 2020 Announced
Surgical staples, point-of-care ultrasound, and infection risks from sterile processing top ECRI's list of medical technology hazards for 2020.
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Tied to Severe Allergic Reactions
Researchers from Alberta Health Services and the University of Calgary began the study after reports emerged of serious adverse events following PICC insertions, including hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis reactions.
Use New Delays to Catch Up to More Stringent USP Requirements
Because new USP Hazardous Drugs—Handling in Healthcare Settings refers to the other chapters, it is considered by USP to be “informational only” until the revisions are final. The Joint Commission has said it will continue to survey hospitals to the current USP compounding chapters but will expect hospitals to meet the requirements of local AHJs, as always.
Share Your Innovative Quality Improvement Ideas
Any professional who is currently involved in patient safety or quality improvement is welcome to submit a case study application. The 2020 PSQH Contest Committee, in conjunction with the PSQH administrative team, will select one case study to highlight in an upcoming issue of PSQH.
 
Upcoming webinar

Safety is Now: Communication Strategies to Protect Patients and Care Teams
Every second counts when the well-being of clinicians and patients are at risk. That’s why health systems around the world make safety a top priority. Register for this complimentary webinar on October 30 to hear how Augusta Health and SUNY Upstate Medical University are protecting patients and staff.
 

Featured Resource

Sunday, 10/13 - ASHRM 2019 Annual Conference

Tuesday, 10/15 - 11th Annual Care Coordination Summit

Wednesday, 11/6 - 2019 Healthcare Quality and Safety Conference

Sunday, 12/8 - IHI National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care
 

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Product Spotlight

Webinar: Drug Diversion by Healthcare Personnel

This webinar presented on Monday, October 21 by expert speaker Kimberly New, BSN, JD, will explore current trends in drug diversion by healthcare personnel and will address how facilities can develop a straightforward approach to diversion prevention, detection, and response.

Attendees will have the opportunity at the end of the program for a live Q&A with the speaker.

Register now!
 
 

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