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.
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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.
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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.
Kennedy Surgical Center's Deidre Conlin, RN, received the 2015 DAISY Award from Kennedy Health for the third quarter of 2015, according to NJ.com.
Siskin Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn., adds Tracy Collings Reed, DNP, RN, as chief nursing officer and vice president of Nursing and Patient Services.