HHS to Publish CLABSI Rates | Quality Tool: Sample Patient Safety Monthly Reporting Plan | Complimentary Webinar: Centralized Patient Access Boosts Patient/Physician Satisfaction, Financial Results |

News & Analysis

Feb. 7, 2012

1. Top 50 Hospitals With the Best Patient Ratings.

2. HHS to Begin Publishing CLABSI Rates on Hospital Compare Site.

3. Staff Education Tool: Communicable Diseases and Control Measures Chart.

4. Patient Safety Tool: Sample Patient Safety Monthly Reporting Plan.

5. Upcoming Webinars:
Centralized Patient Access Improves Patient/Physician Satisfaction and Financial Results (Thurs., Feb. 16, 12-1 PM CST). To register for this complimentary webinar, .

Driving Perioperative Performance to Improve Bottom Line (Tues., Feb. 21, 1:30-2:30 PM CST). To register for this complimentary webinar, .
6. 9 Recommendations to Reduce Multiple Infusion Risk.

7. CMS to Host Training Sessions on HCAHPS in March.

8. Researchers Recommend Adding Patient Safety Professional to Medical Staff.

9. John Dingilian Named CMO of Simi Valley Hospital in California.

10. Paul Levy: Hospital's Don't Need "Comparability" in Their Metrics.

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