Quality and Safety

Feb 22 | Jeff Lagasse

FDA oversight of the prescribing of fentanyl products is inadequate, report finds

There appears to be a lack of accountability when it comes to prescribing high-test opioids to patients who…

Feb 21 | Beth Jones Sanborn

Want to cut MRSA infections after discharge? Add a structured bathing regimen to discharge instructions, says Rush University study

A regimen using antiseptic soap, mouthwash, and nose…

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Feb 20 | Beth Jones Sanborn

1 in 5 rural hospitals is at risk of closing, new Navigant analysis says

Navigant says 21 percent are at high risk of closing based on their total operating margin, days cash on hand, and…

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Feb 20 | Jeff Lagasse

Reprocessing medical devices can result in significant savings for hospitals

Hospitals are nipping and tucking their supply chain spend by opting for half-price, reprocessed items like…

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Feb 19 | Beth Jones Sanborn

Security expert says don't forget the 'physical side of things' when mapping out your cybersecurity plans

Bruce Snell of NTT Security told his audience at HIMSS19 that forgetting to…

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Feb 19 | Beth Jones Sanborn

Significant cybersecurity incidents are a 'near universal experience' in U.S. healthcare, HIMSS Cybersecurity Survey finds

Threats permeating the healthcare landscape are often initiated by…

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Providing follow-up care after heart attack helps reduce readmissions, reimbursement penalties

Nurse navigators in particular can be important tools for both patients seeking better care and…

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Feb 15 | Beth Jones Sanborn

Northwell Health, NYC Health + Hospitals open new $47.7 million joint lab to help hospitals focus on emergency testing, cut costs

The new lab brought additional jobs to the area. The lab is…

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Feb 08 | Beth Jones Sanborn

Artificial intelligence can identify at-risk patients, inform care and improve disease prevention

Southeast Health Medical Center is making the case for the potential impact of AI on…

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Feb 08 | Jeff Lagasse

Just 33 percent of healthcare quality professionals say all staff is trained on quality

More and more healthcare disciplines and specialties are increasing quality and safety training for…

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