10 top patient safety issues for 2017 | WellSpan York Hospital faces suit over heater-cooler-related infection risks | California hospital to close after takeover deal falls through | ‘Nightmare bacteria’ may be spreading under the radar in US hospitals From:…
Infection Control
Where are CMS’ new overall 1-star hospitals? | Newborn kidnapped from Florida hospital found 18 years later | Fujifilm to pull 4 older duodenoscope models from use | How traditional & high-tech solutions can improve hand hygiene compliance From: Becker's…
3 pediatric flu deaths reported in one week | Where are CMS’ new overall 5-star hospitals? | Nevada woman dies of superbug resistant to all antibiotics available in US | 53 health systems with the most hospitals From: Becker's Infection…
[Nurse leadership] 57 best overall patient-rated hospitals | Why unemployed men may balk at nursing jobs | 4 latest healthcare layoffs | Sudden cold temperatures spur start of flu outbreak, study finds From: Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality <editorial@beckershealthcare.com>…
900+ children given potentially compromised vaccines in NJ | 8 things to know about Trump’s VA secretary nominee | Value-based purchasing program hasn’t improved patient experience | Car crashes into pole, brings down Epic EHR at Jefferson Healthcare From: Becker's…
CMS changes overall star rating formula in recent update – here’s what’s new | Vaccine skeptic says Trump tapped him to chair vaccine safety panel | Hear from 300+ speakers at Becker’s 8th Annual Meeting | Malnourished patients much more…
14 Calif. hospitals fined by state for adverse events | Cleveland Clinic physician under fire for anti-vaccine column | Joint Commission prohibits secure texting for patient care orders | Surgical Care Affiliates, OptumCare to merge – 6 key points From:…
Flu season intensifies: 12 states report widespread activity | 5 emerging infectious diseases to watch in 2017 | 21 hospital closures in 2016 | 20 exec moves From: Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality <editorial@beckershealthcare.com> Subject: Flu season intensifies: 12…
[Nurse leadership] Incivility in the OR: How hospitals, nurse managers, front-line nurses should respond | Fire at Texas hospital prompts evacuation, closure | RN medication errors occur most frequently in med-surg, ICU units From: Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality…
CDC: Flu widespread in 8 states | 60 of the most powerful people in healthcare in 2016 | Arkansas mumps outbreak now at over 2,400 cases | Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Toby Cosgrove turns down VA role to keep CEO post…
