How OSF HealthCare Is Making the Case for Nursing Innovation at the Bedside
As the primary users of many technologies, nurses are in the unique position to be able to provide feedback on what is and isn’t working, and how to grow initiatives that will improve overall care quality and outcomes. It’s up to CNOs to foster innovation at the bedside and to provide nurses with opportunities to be at the forefront of change in their health systems.
Leapfrog Defends Hand Hygiene Standard After Concerns Raised by APIC
The Leapfrog Group defended its hand hygiene observation requirement but will re-evaluate it after a leading infection prevention association insisted Leapfrog’s standard misinterprets accepted guidance.
The New Healthcare Spending Law Puts Healthcare Systems on the Clock
The near-universal reaction among health systems and others in the industry is that conditions will worsen for them and their patients over the next several years due to spending cuts and eligibility restrictions, particularly in the Medicaid program.
Maintaining the Medication Cold Chain in a Large Ambulatory Practice
This article describes the process implemented at a large multi-specialty academic ambulatory practice located on the Gulf Coast of Florida to ensure that while the medications are being procured, stored, and/or transported to outreach locations the proper storage temperature is maintained.
A Closer Look at Maintaining Hospital Mattresses and Surfaces
By Matt Phillion Here’s a sobering statistic: a recent study of 423 EMS deliveries found that only 55% of stretcher surfaces were disinfected. With 155 million people admitted to the emergency department (ED) every year, these surfaces are a hot spot for potential contamination. Meanwhile, 50% of all foam surfaces in acute care are compromised … Continued
CMOs Need to Brace for More High-Risk Pregnancies. Here’s How.
High-risk pregnancies are increasing, and CMOs need to put resources in place to address them. Hospitals in Florida are forecasting a 14.5% increase in high-risk pregnancies over the next decade, and the trend is expected to be nationwide.
AI and Medication Adherence: Training Tech on Bad Behaviors
Gentry Health Services, an Ohio-based specialty pharmacy, is rolling out a technology platform designed to connect patients with peer support to ensure they follow doctors’ orders on medication management.
AI in Healthcare: Addressing the Reality of Hallucinations
The use of AI tools continues to grow as clinicians use them for everyday processes like the creation of chart notes and care plans. But what happens when AI gets the facts wrong, and how can that impact patient safety?
Rural Emergency Rooms Are Increasingly Run Without Doctors
Emergency medicine researchers and providers believe ERs, especially in rural areas, increasingly operate with few or no physicians amid a nationwide shortage of doctors.
How Should Hospitals Prepare for Active Shooter Threats?
By integrating existing policies and infrastructures—such as training systems, command centers, and communication protocols—healthcare organizations can ensure consistency, efficiency, and interoperability in emergency scenarios.