Recent research published in the American Journal of Infection Control showed forgetfulness and discomfort are the most commonly cited obstacles in proper use of masks, which are an important component of respiratory hygiene. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital…
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Researchers assessed 901 reported outbreaks among Toronto healthcare facilities and found facilities were more likely to report outbreaks on Mondays and Fridays, suggesting timely outbreak reporting may be impeded by weekend staffing, according to research published in American Journal of…
Hospitals, including Halifax Health Medical Center and Florida Hospital Memorial, both in Daytona Beach, are adopting services that mimic those at hotels in efforts to boost patient satisfaction, according to a Daytona Beach News-Journal report. Read the full report in…
Infection prevention and control is one of numerous issues in the forefront of healthcare, and healthcare organizations have taken on the challenge through a variety of means, including hiring infection preventionists. But what, one may ask, separates the one-star experts…
Beverly Oaks Surgery in Sherman Oaks, Calif., has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for healthcare quality and safety in ambulatory care organizations.
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care announced several changes to the "2012 Accreditation Handbook, Including Medicare Requirements for Ambulatory Surgery Centers."
Timothy Kremchek, MD, is the medical director at Beacon Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and a physician-owner of the clinic's surgery center. He is also in his 15th season as the Cincinnati Reds medical director and chief orthopedic surgeon.
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Susan Kizirian, RN, MBA, is chief operating officer of Ambulatory Surgical Centers of America, a physician-owned ASC development and management company that has successfully helped physicians build and operate their own surgical facilities since 1984. With more than 17 years…
In the midst of legislation aimed at heightening participation in the Kentucky drug database and curbing opioid overprescription, the state must not neglect patients that are genuinely in need of prescription drugs, according to a physician editorial on Kentucky.com.