A review of medication errors showed anesthesia providers who were in training were more likely to report an error, with the most common type of error being incorrect doses and substitution, according to a study published in the Canadian Journal…
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Last flu season, approximately 71 percent of acute-care hospital workers in Massachusetts, received the flu shot. That number increased to 81 percent this flu season but fell short of the 90 percent goal posed by federal regulators, according to a…
Michael Doyle is CEO of Surgery Partners, which acquires, develops and manages free-standing ASCs in partnership with leading physicians. To date, the company has acquired 50 surgery centers across the nation. Mr. Doyle is responsible for overseeing the firm's day-to-day…
Healthcare reform's emphasis on patient safety and quality has motivated many hospitals and health systems to create a culture that supports safety and quality. Embedding a patient safety and quality focus in a hospital's culture is essential to improve in…
Researchers sought to find the best method for vascular catheter connector valve disinfection and found a five-second scrub with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol may be best, according to a study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. Read the full…
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Recent research published in BMJ Quality and Safety concluded the Keystone ICU intervention for central line-associated bloodstream infections and standard sponge counts were among the most economically attractive strategies for improving patient safety. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital…
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation now offers a suite of resources designed to support the use of CAHPS surveys, particularly the Clinician & Group Surveys. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital Review on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
New research shows patients with poor math skills can increase the risk of medication errors for their children, according to an American Academy of Pediatrics news release.
Kentucky last month signed into law a bill requiring physicians to consult the state's online drug database, Kentucky All Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting, prior to prescribing pain medication to a patient. The bill, HB 1, targets the overprescribing of opioids…
Regina Boore, RN, BSN, MS, is the principal and CEO of Progressive Surgical Solutions, a company that specializes in business solutions for outpatient surgery centers, including management, compliance, financial, development, operations and marketing solutions. The team of experts at Progressive…