The Exec: New CMO of Texas Children’s Pediatrics Focused on Physician Well-Being
Discussions about improving physician well-being at Texas Children’s Hospital and Texas Children’s Pediatrics began in 2016, but the coronavirus pandemic galvanized the effort, according to Singh.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 120 – Improving Quality with Care Operating Systems
On episode 120 of PSQH: The Podcast, Josh Clark, RN, MHA, Vice President of Quality and Safety Operating Systems at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, talks about the concept of care operating systems. This interview was recorded at the IHI Forum in Orlando.
SHEA Releases 10-Year Research Agenda Focusing on HAIs
To help combat this ongoing challenge, the Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America has released a comprehensive 10-year research agenda aimed at reducing HAIs and improving outcomes for patients.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 119 – Advancing Nursing Innovation Through Virtual Care
On episode 119 of PSQH: The Podcast, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) VP Patricia McGaffigan and Dr. Marguerite Cunningham, Vice President and Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at Inova Health, talk about the IHI’s nurse-led pilot rapid cycle improvement program. This interview was recorded at the IHI Forum in Orlando.
Patient Safety Predictions for 2025, Part 2
PSQH reached out to experts throughout healthcare to get their predictions for what will happen in patient safety and healthcare quality in 2025. This is Part 2 of our roundup of predictions.
Patient Safety Predictions for 2025, Part 1
PSQH reached out to experts throughout healthcare to get their predictions for what will happen in patient safety and healthcare quality in 2025. We received so many predictions this time around that we’re breaking it up into two parts. Here’s Part 1 of what they had to say.
The Exec: How to Promote Innovation in the Hospital Setting
The new CMO of Boca Raton Regional Hospital has extensive experience in promoting innovation in the hospital setting. Innovation in healthcare goes beyond adoption of new technology, according to William Holubek.
Leapfrog Group Announces 2024 Top Hospitals and Top ASCs
The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers focused on healthcare safety and quality, on December 17 announced the 2024 recipients for their elite annual Top Hospital Award and Top Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Award.
IHI Forum: Dr. Fauci Reflects on the Challenges from a Distinguished Career
As he reflected on his work during the HIV/AIDS crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci urged attendees at the IHI Forum to continue the hard work of patient safety and healthcare quality despite the current environment of mistrust.
IHI Keynote Examines the Role of Social Capital in Healthcare
In their keynote address Tuesday at the 2024 IHI Forum, outgoing Institute for Healthcare Improvement CEO Kedar Mate, MD, and Thomas Lee, MD, chief medical officer of Press Ganey, discussed the importance of social capital in healthcare.