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In Seattle and King County (Wash.), the survival rate for cardiac arrests treated by emergency medical service providers improved to 19.9 percent, up 22 percent from seven years prior, according to The New York Times.

Infection control is a major priority for any healthcare facility. In 2013, the CDC reported substantial reductions for nearly all healthcare-acquired infections. Between 2008 and 2013, the CDC found a 46 percent decrease in Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections. Despite…

The Institute for Weight Loss at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge, N.J., has been accredited as a Comprehensive Bariatric Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.

Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Wash., received an 'A' score for patient safety in The Leapfrog Group's Fall 2015 Hospital Safety Score, according to Bremerton Patriot.

University of Colorado Health's Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colo., fired a nurse for violating patient privacy, according to the Coloradoan.

Integrated Health Network of Wisconsin surpassed its clinical quality goals in the first year of its accountable care relationship with UnitedHealthcare. The value-based relationship between the two organizations, which created an accountable care organization, will last three years.

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwell was recognized for its excellent patient care by three organizations, according to Blue Ribbon News.

In June, the Pennsylvania House passed the CARE Act, which requires a hospital to ask if there is anyone who will care for the patient at home after discharge, according to Lancaster Online.

Labette Health in Parsons, Kan., has been ranked in the top 10 percent for joint replacement and orthopedic surgery in patient safety.

On Dec. 1, federal officials said nationwide patient safety efforts have prevented more then 2 million hospital-acquired conditions such as infections and pressure ulcers, according to GreenvilleOnline.