Children and adolescents are two times more likely to develop long COVID after a second infection, a study found. The study, published Sept. 30 in Lancet Infectious Diseases, used data from the electronic medical records of about 465,000 people younger…
Patient Safety & Outcomes
Domestic violence is one of the most common yet least reported crimes in the United States. Each year, nearly 10 million people are affected. Studies show that one in four women and one in nine men will experience physical, emotional,…
After launching a multi-campus phased rollout of the predictive insulin dosing software, Philadelphia-based Temple Health’s University Hospital has reduced hypoglycemia rates two- to threefold. The tool — called Endo Tool Sub-Q — enables real-time blood sugar monitoring, allowing care teams…
Health systems, lawmakers and primary care providers are answering a call coming from women to provide more menopause care. Every year, 1.3 million American women reach menopause, which has an average onset age of 52. Most women experience perimenopause, a…
Cases of a rare, flu-related complication that causes brain inflammation among children are on the rise, a new CDC report suggests. During the 2024-25 flu season, 109 children were diagnosed with influenza-associated encephalopathy, according to the report, which is based…
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Ballad Health reduced all-cause mortality by 22% and lowered its observed-to-expected mortality ratio by 10% between fiscal years 2023 and 2025. This progress is more than an operational win. It reflects a shift in mindset. At its core is a…
The Oregon Patient Safety Commission found that 30% of state residents have experienced some form of medical error or harm in the past few years. The report is based on survey responses of 1,041 individuals gathered in March. The commission…
UC San Diego Health reduced hospital readmissions by 26% through its virtual transition of care clinic, according to a Sept. 23 study published in JMIR Medical Informatics. Launched in 2021, the virtual clinic connects moderate- to high-risk patients with care…
Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital has been named the inaugural recipient of The Joint Commission’s Healthcare Innovation Award, which recognizes hospital and health systems with a strong culture of innovation that advances care quality and patient safety. The academic health system…
Infections caused by a highly drug-resistant and dangerous bacteria known as NDM-producing carpabenem-resistant Enterobacterales, or NDM-CRE, have surged by more than 460% in the U.S. between 2019 and 2023, according to a CDC report. NDM-CRE are resistant to some of…