News
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Hospitals Ramp Up Hyperbaric Therapy for Diabetics, Despite Concerns
by Kaiser Health News, June 28, 2017
The American Diabetes Association does not recommend the treatment. Some experts say hyperbaric therapy’s increased use for diabetic wounds owes more to hospitals’ pursuit of Medicare revenue than to the treatment’s proven value.
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Hospital Successfully Fends Off OSHA Citation
by Hospital Safety Insider, June 21, 2017
More than 18 months after being cited by OSHA for allegedly failing to guard adequately against workplace violence, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States is claiming victory. Bergen Regional Medical Center (BRMC) in Paramus, N.J., defended its program and recently reached an agreement with federal officials, who dismissed the citation.
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The New War on Sepsis
by PSQH, June 21, 2017
The sepsis program in the St. Joseph Hoang network seems to be working. The death rate for all of its hospitals from 2015-2016 has dropped from 15 percent to 12 percent for severe sepsis/shock, and from 12 percent to 9 percent for all sepsis cases.
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CDC Updates SSI Guidelines for the First Time in 18 Years
by Patient Safety Monitor Journal, June 21, 2017
Between 2006 and 2009, roughly 1.9% of surgical procedures in the United States resulted in SSI complications; however, it’s likely that number is much higher since about 50% of SSIs don’t become evident until after discharge. Estimated costs of SSIs range from $10,443 to $25,546 per infection, although it can cost more than $90,000 to treat an SSI involving a prosthetic joint implant or an antimicrobial-resistant organism.
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Time Out Day for Patient Safety
by PSQH, June 14, 2017
June 14 is National Time Out Day , a Joint Commission and Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) campaign to promote patient safety before, during, and after surgery. The organizations are also reminding healthcare facilities to commit to conducting a safe, effective time outs for each and every surgery.
Events
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Industry Monday 06/19/20177th Annual Nuka System of Care Conference
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Webinar Tuesday 07/18/2017PPE in Healthcare: How to Improve Culture, Consistency, and Compliance
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Industry Tuesday 07/18/2017CUSP Implementation Training
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Webinar Thursday 07/20/2017Emergency Preparedness for SNFs: How to Plan for, Respond to, and Recover From an Armed Intruder/Active Shooter Event
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Bootcamp Monday 10/23/2017Accreditation Specialist Boot Camp
Analysis
- Burned Out or Under the Influence?
- Using Data Analytics to Change Behavior
- Improving Collaboration Around Medication Management Programs
- The Merging of HIT
- Five Years of Nursing Innovation at Massachusetts General Hospital
- How to Get Readmission Rates Under Control
- Worker Wellness: Fatigue and Burnout
- Keeping Fungi at Bay
- Improve Quality Outcomes in Managed Care: Back to Basics
- The Multifaceted Roles of the Physician Advisor and Influence in Health Care Organizations
