Medication errors are present in approximately half of patients after hospital discharge, according to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

Pullman (Wash.) Regional Hospital has changed more than 1,100 touchpoints to antimicrobial copper to help protect against the spread of bacteria and infectious diseases.

        50 Experts Leading the Field of Patient Safety — 2014The following is a list of 50 experts leading the field of patient safety.  Click to Continue» Should Providers Be Obligated to Involve Patients in HAI Prevention?While the…

The importance of avoiding "crashing" into dialysis due to kidney failure & best practices for preparing chronic kidney disease patients to better manage their disease

After several quarters of decline, inpatient and emergency department volumes are increasing, and more hospitals than are expecting to participate in outsourcing physician services with an emphasis on hospitalist services, according to a recent survey from investment banking firm Jefferies.…

For most Americans, a quality physician listens, is attentive or shows interest in them, according to a new survey conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety has introduced the PPAHS Patient Safety Podcast, an ongoing series of online discussions focusing on patient safety issues in the United States.

The Florida Department of Health has identified a second case of locally acquired chikungunya virus, according to a MedPage Today report.

Emotional intelligence training positively influences patient satisfaction, according to a study published in JAMA Otolaryngology.

Employees at Washington, D.C.-based MedStar Washington Hospital Center gave the hospital low scores in some areas of patient safety, according to data from an employee survey designed to show employee perception of patient safety.