Checklists and Robots Make It Easier To Clean Patient Rooms
Healthcare systems deal with the perennial problem of properly cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, both while they are occupied and upon discharge when getting ready for new occupants.
Unfortunately, it’s not a cut-and-dry process, and most hospitals don’t have a set protocol for making sure all surfaces are cleaned the same way.
EMR ‘Nudging’ Could Curtail Opioid Prescribing
Emergency Departments prescribe fewer opioid pills to their patients when the EMR default setting was set to 10 tablets.
‘Explainable AI’ Could Reduce Readmissions (and Win Clinicians’ Trust)
This article first appeared January 16, 2018 on HealthLeaders Media. This technology can accurately predict 30-day readmissions and clarify the AI process for clinicians. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to change the healthcare industry, but gaining the trust of clinicians to use it can be a barrier to adoption. “A lot of the resistance … Continued
NotPetya and Ransomware: 6 Steps to Help You Beat Hackers
The member only article appears in the December issue of Patient Safety Monitor Journal. The NotPetya computer hack that hit healthcare facilities last summer is a warning to get creative about tightening up security. In the last week of June 2017, foreign-born computer malware attacked the systems of several U.S. companies—including Princeton Community Hospital in … Continued
6 Things Healthcare Execs Should Do to Prepare for Cyber Threats
The ECRI Institute’s annual list of health technology dangers can prompt healthcare leaders to address cyber vulnerabilities.
North Carolina Health System Knocked Out By Ransomware Infection
The malware was identified as a new variant of WannaCry, a form of ransomware that hit organizations across the globe in May.
EHR Helped Hospital Track C.Diff
Spatial, temporal analytics may aid infection control in hospitals.
Phishing Scam Leads To Breach at Maryland Clinic
The protected health information (PHI) of more than 16,000 individuals was breached after hackers gained access to data from a Maryland-based clinic group as part of a phishing scam.
Senators Urge GAO to Review Risks Due to Patient Record Mismatching
Patient matching can be complicated by the presence of duplicate medical records and incorrectly merged medical records. These mismatched records can have serious consequences such as inappropriate patient care and costlier patient care.
The Uberization of Healthcare Is Here
New physician scheduling platform aims to help consumers shop for doctors on price, quality, and availability.