News
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Study: Bullying Linked to Decline in Patient Safety
by Kenneth Michek, July 26, 2017
A majority of the events included verbal abuse and intimidating behavior, and other issues reported were work interference and humiliating and threatening behavior. The events occurred in many areas of care, especially in perioperative care, medical/surgical units, and emergency departments, and were often prompted by procedural errors and complications.
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Scope Maker Olympus Hit With $6.6 Million Verdict in Superbug Cases
by Kaiser Health News, July 25, 2017
More than 25 patients and families, from Pennsylvania to California, have sued Olympus alleging wrongful death, negligence or fraud. Federal prosecutors also are investigating Olympus and two smaller manufacturers over their potential roles in patient infections.
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Senate Votes to Open Floor on ACA Repeal
by HealthLeaders Media, July 25, 2017
The procedural vote Tuesday afternoon narrowly pushed through, 51-50, with the help of Vice President Mike Pence.
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Senate Parliamentarian Upends GOP Hopes For Health Bill
by Kaiser Health News, July 21, 2017
The Senate Parliamentarian advised major parts of the proposed healthcare bill cannot be passed with a simple majority, but instead require a super majority of 60 votes.
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Undergrad Who Posed As A Med Student Will Not Face Charges
by Credentialing Resource Center, July 19, 2017
The student conducted rounds and placed sutures in a patient’s arm – under a physician’s supervision.
Events
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Industry Thursday 07/27/201725th Health Forum/AHA Leadership Summit
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Webinar Friday 07/28/2017New CA Workplace Violence Prevention Rule: What Heath Care Facilities Must Do Now to Prepare for Looming Compliance Deadlines
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Industry Monday 07/31/2017IHI Summer Immersion
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Bootcamp Monday 10/23/2017Accreditation Specialist Boot Camp
Analysis
- The Impact of Cybersecurity on Patient Safety
- Structured Patient Handoffs: The Movement Toward Adverse Event Reduction in the Perioperative Unit
- Bit, Kicked, And Hit
- Ready For A Disaster? If Not, It Will Cost You.
- Q&A: CDC Town Hall Addresses Preventing Legionella Contamination
- Double-Booked: When Surgeons Operate On Two Patients At Once
- Transitional Care Gets a Room of Its Own
- Opinion: Uniqueness is Not Unique
- Federal Task Force Calls Cybersecurity a Public Health Concern
- Three Keys to Preventing Workplace Violence
Most Read Articles
- Study: Bullying Linked to Decline in Patient Safety
- Senate Votes to Open Floor on ACA Repeal
- Structured Patient Handoffs: The Movement Toward Adverse Event Reduction in the Perioperative Unit
- Scope Maker Olympus Hit With $6.6 Million Verdict in Superbug Cases
- The Impact of Cybersecurity on Patient Safety
- Senate Parliamentarian Upends GOP Hopes For Health Bill
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