The following stories recently published by Becker's Hospital Review focus on how hospitals and health systems can create and maintain a culture of safety.
Patient Safety & Outcomes
A survey recently released by the American College of Emergency Physicians found emergency physicians have noticed an uptick in patient visits to the emergency department since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act took effect, according to a report from…
The investigation into patient deaths at Veterans Affairs medical centers across the country has uncovered falsified records, secret waiting lists and health-endangering wait times for care. Just how long were the worst VA medical center delays? The following VA medical…
A news brief from Amcom indicates that a secure communication platform can help prevent patient falls.
The cause of the controversy in which tens of veterans were put on waiting lists for specialty care at VA hospitals and died before they were seen is due to "deep-seated management problems" involving inadequate staffing and poor appointment tracking,…
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According to a recent IntelliCentrics blog post, here are some strategies healthcare leaders can use to improve hospital safety.
Super-users, or patients who visit an emergency department more than 10 times in a year, have high rates of substance abuse and addiction, according to a study from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
In a blog post, Greg Goyne, vice president of marketing at IntelliCentrics, shared seven ways hospital and health systems leaders can promote a culture of safety within their organization.
MHA Keystone selected ArborMetrix to measure clinical performance in obstetrics for improving patient safety and quality of care.
A new survey from Jackson Healthcare shows that while nurses are generally satisfied with their work, they have a negative future outlook due to staff shortages and increases in patient volumes.