While ASCs continually have much lower infection rates than hospitals, there are still some common lapses, especially in hand hygiene, safe injection practices and environmental cleaning.
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A recent Quest Diagnostics and Inovalon study found 74 percent of physicians and health plan executives reported quality measures are too complex.
As the significance of positive patient experience continues to burrow deeper into the makeup of healthcare culture, improving interactions between patients and physicians has become a point of concern.
Santa Clara (Calif.) Valley Medial Center researchers analyzed the Hawthorne Effect in hand hygiene compliance among medical providers, according to pulse. The Hawthorne Effect involves people adjusting their behaviors if they know someone is watching them.
WHO issues strongest warning to date; advises women to consider delaying pregnancy: 5 things to know
Last week, the World Health Organization issued guidelines which implored women residing in countries Zika has impacted to consider delaying pregnancy, according to The Hill.
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Overland, Kan.-based Health Outcomes Sciences, a provider of healthcare technology solutions, now offers personalized predictive analytics for cardiovascular patients.
The Office of the National Coordinator pinpointed six health IT complications that negatively impact patient safety and quality, according to Health IT Analytics.
The FDA approved Vantrela and Troxyca, two abuse-deterrent opioids, but also asked the medical community for better evaluations on abuse-deterrence, according to MedPage Today.
Mid-Bronx Endoscopy Center (MBEC), a new endoscopy ASC under development in the mid-Bronx, NY, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administrator/Director of Nursing! This position will become available late this Fall. Aside from responsibilities listed below, this person will…
New York legislation exempts drugstores from some safety and performance standards.