Latest Leapfrog grades: Patients in danger at low-performing hospitals
The Leapfrog Group has just released its latest Hospital Safety Grades, and while many hospitals are performing well,…
Human trafficking: Identifying victims who visit hospitals
You may have noticed a recent uptick in discussions surrounding human trafficking, and health care is one of…
Placement matters with hand sanitizer dispensers for visitors
Making sure everyone follows correct hand hygiene protocol at your hospital is important. It’s hard enough to get doctors…
New study shows the majority of patients don’t understand their discharge summaries
Hospitals across the U.S. are doing everything they can to reduce readmissions. A new study offers facilities one…
Leadership rounds: Create a ‘patient safety first’ culture
Doctors aren’t the only people who should be making rounds at your facility. Hospital executives need to get…
Are your physicians immune to the sound of medical device alarms?
Electrocardiogram (ECG) machines, pulse oximetry devices, blood pressure monitors, infusion pumps, ventilators — and the list goes on…