The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services began a three-year pilot project to improve the infection control and prevention regulation assessment in nursing homes, hospitals and during the transfer of care.
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Despite recent efforts to improve quality in healthcare and reduce medical errors, there are still several instances of medical errors at healthcare facilities across the country, according to a report on Philly.com.
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology has commented on proposed revisions to the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects.
In a study conducted at the University of Missouri's Sinclair School of Nursing, researchers found registered nurses are more likely than licensed practical nurses to identify high-risk medication discrepancies.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlined six threats keeping them up at night that they will work to combat in 2016.
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According to research published in Optometry & Vision Science, cataract surgery on patients with concomitant age-related macular degeneration is a cost-effective intervention.
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, researchers found blood-thinning drugs can safely be given to certain patients before major cancer surgery.
Fullerton, Calif.-based St. Jude Medical Center earned Magnet recognition for its nursing excellence.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts partnered with Alegeus, a leader in consumer directed healthcare solutions, to help BCBS members in consumer directed health plans.
Proxsys Rx, the nation's largest Integrated Outpatient Pharmacy Provider, launched Rx Risk Management, a medication risk management tool.