The Evolving Role of Nasal Lavage
The widespread use of nasal swabs during COVID-19 was born out of urgency and necessity. Existing supply chains, manufacturing capacity, and training protocols allowed healthcare systems to quickly deploy swab-based specimen collection worldwide.
The Exec: How to Successfully Expand a Hospital’s Clinical Services
There are several keys to success in expanding clinical services at a hospital, starting with assessing the needs of the community, according to the new vice president and CMO of Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital.
Joint Commission Unveils Streamlined Accreditation Process
The Joint Commission this week launched Accreditation 360: The New Standard, its new approach to healthcare accreditation and certification, which promises to streamline and simplify the accreditation process. This includes removing 714 requirements from the hospital accreditation program and making standards available online and searchable by the public.
IHI Names Sylvia Trent-Adams New President and CEO
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has named Sylvia Trent-Adams, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP, ANEF, the organization’s President and CEO effective July 14.
How to Generate ROI from Quality Improvement Efforts
A core element of NAHQ’s work is the Healthcare Quality Competency Framework. The framework features eight domains: regulatory and accreditation, patient safety, performance and process improvement, health data analytics, quality review and accountability, quality leadership and integration, professional engagement, and population health and care transitions.
Health Care Risk Management Week Resources from PSQH
As Health Care Risk Management Week wraps up, we want to call attention to the important work done by professionals as they identify potential risks and respond to adverse outcomes. Thanks to our partners Inovalon, Origami Risk, and SAI360 this week for their support.
CMOs, Non-Punitive Workplace Culture is Essential for Patient Safety
Patient safety is a top priority for CMOs and other clinical leaders. These leaders must foster a non-punitive workplace culture to encourage frontline staff members to report patient safety concerns and events.
Here’s Why Multiservice Healthcare Facilities Play a Critical Role in the Modernization Movement
Modern healthcare delivery is in the midst of a transformation, often exemplified by digital breakthroughs. As an example, utilization of telehealth in early 2021 was 38 times higher than pre-pandemic. Yet equally important is modernizing physical access to care: Ensuring patients can access comprehensive services conveniently.
Ensuring Safety Through Equipment Integrity in Patient Care Environments
Patient safety remains a top priority in healthcare settings, and the integrity of medical equipment plays a critical role in achieving this goal. Equipment that functions reliably under all conditions is essential for creating safe environments where patients receive care without risk of harm from device failure or malfunction.
CNOs, Here’s How to Prepare for ICE Agents in Hospitals
Currently, health systems are required to allow ICE agents into general areas that are open to the public, such as lobbies, waiting areas, and other public areas. ICE agents can be barred from entering clearly distinguished and enforced private areas, such as treatment rooms, inpatient units, offices, and any space closed to the public.