From: Becker's Clinical Quality & Infection Control <scott@beckersasc.com>
Subject: Study Finds Link Between Healthcare Cost, Quality | 6 Tips to Boost Patient Experience Scores | Safety Tool: Interactive Hand Hygiene Presentation |
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News & Analysis
April 10, 2012

1. Study: More Expensive Care May Be Better. Click Here

2. Joint Commission Issues Fact Sheet on Scoring and Accreditation Decisions. Click Here

3. Patient Safety Tool: CDC's Interactive Hand Hygiene Education. Click Here
 
4. Patient Education Tool: Consumer Healthcare Tips in Spanish. Click Here

5. Learn 5 Core Concepts to Reduce Readmissions, the Role of Today's CMO and Key Concepts to Measure and Improve Quality. Register Today for the Becker's Hospital Review Annual Meeting (May 17-18, 2012; Hotel Allegro Chicago). Preregistration Sold Out; Registration Ends April 17th! To register, Click Here.

6. Less Than Half of Surveyed Nurses Adhere to Recommended Use of Facial Protective Equipment. Click Here

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Study: Few Pediatric Healthcare Providers Disinfect Stethoscopes After Every Use. Click Here

8.  Upcoming Webinar: Proven Methods for Accelerating Cost Reduction (Weds., April 18, 1:15-2:15 PM CT). To learn more or register, Click Here.

9. Recent CMO, CQO Moves:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Names Dr. Stephen Ondra CMO.

Sanford Children's Hospital Names CMO.

Saint Thomas Health in Tennessee Names Dr. William Thompson Chief Quality Officer. Click Here
10. Improving Patient Quality Care Scores. Click Here


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