The Healthcare Infection Society has released new guidelines designed to minimize the incidence of surgical infections.
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A newly published study published in Nursing Outlook suggests that state-mandated caps on nurses' mandatory overtime hours are working, reducing overtime hours for newly registered nurses in affected states.
Harrington HealthCare System, based in Southbridge, Mass., has implemented a new infection control policy that now requires all employees, physicians and volunteers who do not receive the flu vaccine to wear surgical masks.
Derek Robinson, MD, has been appointed executive director of the Illinois Hospital Association's Quality Care Institute, effective March 1.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has posted in the Federal Register a request for metrics to measure the quality of pediatric inpatient experiences.
During an affiliation between Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix and Wills Eye Institute in Philadelphia, Pa., Vantage Outsourcing helped improve operating efficiencies and control costs, according to a Vantage news release.
Poor communication is the most frequent cause of patient flow problems, according to an AHA Solutions news release.
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response has released a report (pdf) to help healthcare organizations and coalitions plan for mass casualty incidents or medical surges.
Investigators from the Pennsylvania Department of Health found serious errors at St. Luke's Hospital, based in Bethlehem, Pa., led three patients to overdose on pain medication, according to a Morning Call report.
More than 140 physicians met with legislators to voice their opposition to several bills that they argue could significantly impact patient access to care and patient safety, according to a Washington State Medical Association news release.