A study by the ECRI Institute Patient Safety Organization found errors during the administration phase of the medication process were the most common type of medication error.
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The Healthcare Financial Management Association awarded North American Partners in Anesthesia the "Peer Reviewed by HFMA" designation. NAPA's anesthesia department management services are provided to hospitals, health systems and healthcare facilities.
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A statewide survey of registered nurses conducted by the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals shows that nurses are still concerned with staffing in their facilities, with most nurses reporting they have much less time to spend with…
How do healthcare employees feel about the current job market, and how many plan to explore other employment options? The following statistics are from the April 2012 Randstad Engagement Index, which measures attitudes and perceptions that influence employee engagement across…
The following is reprinted with permission from HFA Partners.In spite of today's low fixed rates, hospitals continue to borrow in variable-rate mode. While new debt structures have eliminated some of the risks and can offer a lower cost of funds,…
Mark Valentine has served as president of The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano (Texas) since 2006. As president, Mr. Valentine oversees Baylor Health Care System's second dedicated heart hospital. The $100 million facility, which opened in January 2007, is a partnership…
Some Cleveland residents have expressed a need for emergency services to replace Huron Hospital, which the Cleveland Clinic closed at the end of August, according to a newsnet5 report.