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Joint Commission Surveyor Focus Remains on EC, Life Safety, Ligature Risks
Officials highlighted the need for improved compliance with safety standards at The Joint Commission’s annual Hospital Executive Briefings held September 14 in New York City.
 

News & Analysis
FDA Unveils Proposed Hospital Subscription Plan for Antibiotic Use
The FDA, which also rolled out a new antimicrobial resistance information page, is in talks with CMS and other agencies to develop this and other approaches to reduce antimicrobial resistance.
Physician Burnout Impacts Safety, Professionalism, Patient Satisfaction
The research, which was published in JAMA Internal Medicine, found burnout increased the likelihood of patient safety incidents, care deficiencies linked to low professionalism, and lower patient satisfaction.
Do Pediatric Adverse Events Occur More Often in Teaching Facilities?
In their examination of 3,790 records, the researchers found that not only did AE rates in pediatric inpatients not improve during the six-year period examined, but those rates “were substantially higher in teaching hospitals” compared to community hospitals.
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PSS-3: Three-Question Suicide Screener for the ER
The tool consists of a short introduction and three questions, with an optional fourth item if the person has previously attempted suicide. It’s meant to be given during triage or primary nursing assessment and has been validated for use on patients 18 and older.
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PSQH IFS: Properly Assess Risks and Document Mitigation Strategies to Stay Ahead of RFIs
To move healthcare forward and ensure optimal patient care, practitioners must understand best practices and continually review available evidence and advancements to ensure a given standard of care or technology provides the best care possible to the patient. Read the full article and additional risk management content in this special Industry Focus Section.
 

Industry Events

Sunday, 10/7 - ASHRM 2018 Annual Conference

Tuesday, 10/9 - Fundamentally Human--An Innovative Exploration of Patient Safety and Engagement

Wednesday, 10/17 - Connected Health Conference

Monday, 11/5 - NAHQ Next Annual Conference

Sunday, 12/9 - 2018 IHI National Forum on Quality Improvement in Healthcare
 

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Are You Ready? Targeting Hot Spots in Hospital Compliance

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