WellSpan Health Surging Forward with AI in Clinical Care
WellSpan Health has been generating positive results from AI tools in clinical care, according to Mark Kandrysawtz, MBA, senior vice president and chief innovation officer at the health system.
PSQH Quick Poll 2025: Taking the Pulse of Infection Prevention Efforts
As part of PSQH’s celebration of International Infection Prevention Week, we decided to reach out to our readers with a few questions to find out the state of infection prevention efforts. The Quick Poll had a total of 127 respondents. Thanks to our sponsor Inovalon.
Clarity Counts: Four Ways Communication Can Transform the Patient Experience
People now expect the seamless interactions they get from retailers or banks in their healthcare providers. Smart Communications’ 2025 global benchmark study of 3,000 consumers reveals four key areas where better communication can close that experience gap and strengthen relationships between patients and providers.
The Exec: Good Clinical Care and Sustainable Finances Are Compatible
CMOs can help boost a health system’s financial sustainability while simultaneously promoting care quality and access, according to the new CMO of Cedars-Sinai Health System.
Hospital Pharmacies: Leveraging Tech to Improve Efficiency and Care
Hospitals with on-site pharmacies can be drivers for improved patient care, better processes, and increased profitability for healthcare organizations. As new technology emerges, what can these pharmacies do make much-needed improvements in areas like patient readmissions or medication adherence?
Sentara Health, Cleveland Clinic Making Significant Strides in Sepsis Care
Sepsis is the body’s extreme reaction to an infection that can result in tissue damage and organ failure. Annually in the United States, there are at least 1.7 million adult hospitalizations for sepsis and at least 350,000 deaths from the condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Faster Alerts Help PIH Health Transform
By Inovalon Manual infection tracking was slowing down the PIH Health team and putting patients at risk. At this community hospital in the greater Los Angeles area, infection preventionists (IPs) were still printing culture results, reviewing census lists, and determining isolation status one case at a time. Every decision required manual review, and every delay … Continued
Study: 75% of Nurses Say Understaffing is Jeopardizing Patient Safety
A recent survey of U.S. nurses found that patient safety is at risk due to understaffing and the demands of nursing are leading to burnout and mental health challenges.
Patient Engagement: How To Stay Connected In Healthcare
Strong patient engagement is more than convenience. It improves outcomes, strengthens trust, and ensures that care plans are followed effectively. Healthcare systems and providers are increasingly looking for ways to keep patients connected beyond the clinic visit, and technology is playing a major role in making that possible.
The Exec: 3 Ways to Innovate in Emergency Medicine
Innovation in emergency medicine includes creating new clinical care pathways, improving how a health system or hospital delivers emergency care, making care better and safer, and extending the reach of emergency care into rural areas.