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Survey: 99% of Hospital Pharmacists Experiencing Drug Shortages

ASHP has released the findings of a new survey on drug shortages. The survey, which was conducted from June 23 to July 14, features data collected from more than 1,000 ASHP members.

News & Analysis

Study Details COVID-19 Misinformation by Physicians on Social Media

About one-third of COVID-19-related deaths in the United States were considered preventable if public health recommendations had been followed, the new research article says. Misinformation about COVID-19 by physicians is alarming because physicians are widely considered as trusted sources of information about public health recommendations.

The CMS’ State Operations Manual Appears Updated—But Not by Much

After years of changing and adding new Conditions of Participation (CoP), CMS has finally updated its only guidance for surveyors, State Operations Manual, Appendix A (SOM). But not entirely.

The Exec: 'Patient Safety Requires a Team Approach'

Patient safety at hospitals is not only a concern for clinical staff, but also for other team members such as environmental services and facilities management, the chief medical officer of Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center says.

PSQH: The Podcast

PSQH: The Podcast Episode 85 - The Benefits of Patient-Generated Data

On episode 85 of PSQH: The Podcast, Adam Sodowick, co-founder of Patient Discovery, talks about the benefits of patient-generated data.

Upcoming webinar

Preventing Failure to Rescue

Failure to rescue is a well-established issue impacting patient safety and healthcare quality. It occurs when there is a failure or delay in recognizing and responding to in-hospital patient complications or change in patient status, leading to death. In this August 29th webinar, Dr. Kathleen Mau, Senior Director of Nursing Education at Cleveland Clinic, will discuss causes of failure to rescue, barriers to timely recognition and intervention for early signs of deterioration, and an enhanced early-warning system that alerts nurses to subtle changes in patient conditions.

Industry Events

Thursday, 8/7 - HIMSS 2023 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum

Monday, 9/11 - 2023 Patient Experience Summit

Monday, 9/11 - NAHQ Next (virtual)

Sunday, 10/8 - AHIMA23: Health Data and Information Conference

Product Spotlight

Soaring to Success: The Path to Developing High-Reliability Clinical Teams

Written by a former airline pilot turned nurse and a patient safety expert, this practical resource offers solutions to managing longstanding challenges in patient care by applying the practices of crew resource management. This one-of-a-kind resource uses engaging case studies and real-life examples to provide a framework for improving communication and patient safety.

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