Featured Story | | The Leapfrog Group Names 2018 Top Hospitals | | Of the 118 Top Hospitals recognized in 23 states and the District of Columbia, 13 were children's hospitals, 35 were general hospitals, 53 were teaching hospitals and 17 were rural hospitals. |
| | |
News & Analysis | | A Novel Approach to Hospital Efficiency | | While recognizing the value of many traditional utilization management processes, including labor productivity, staffing ratios, bed type assignments, throughput initiatives, and supply chain management, the team’s goal was to find new opportunities for improved resource management in bedside care delivery. |
| Guided Reflection: A Strategy to Reduce Patient Falls and Fall-Related Injuries | | Our center, the 206-bed Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, was still experiencing falls despite having a comprehensive fall prevention program in place. Prior to implementing the AHRQ (2013) fall prevention toolkit the same year of the toolkit’s release, we recorded 160 patient falls. After our nursing division implemented the toolkit, we recorded 143 patient falls. |
PSMJ member content Brace Yourself, Winter is Coming | | Most areas, and hospital facilities, are ready for the typical snowstorm. But are you ready for a truly bad snowstorm that can leave a region crippled for days, or even weeks at a time? |
| | |
| Product Spotlight | | During this 90-minute webinar on Wednesday, December 12, Kurt Patton, MS, RPh, will explain how you might get a preliminary denial of accreditation finding from The Joint Commission, what you can do about it, and what surveyors will expect during their follow-up.. Register now! | | |
Career Center | | Post your open positions or find your next career move with the HCPro Career Center. | | |
|
