Improving Diversion Reporting Through Shared Best Practices
Through the nonprofit Healthcare Diversion Network’s website HealthcareDiversion.org, 684 diversion incidents have been reported across all 50 states, and while most incidents happen in hospitals, pharmacies have also seen an influx.
Report: Over 80% of Healthcare Workers Want More Security Amid Safety Concerns
Against the backdrop of an already challenging environment that has pushed 138,000 nurses out of the workforce since 2022, Verkada’s Healthcare Worker Safety Report reveals that inadequate safety puts the workforce at even greater risk.
The Exec: A CMO’s Guide to Promoting Physician Collaboration
In leveraging data to promote physician collaboration, CMOs and other healthcare leaders need to share performance on key metrics to ensure that physicians are meeting or exceeding national standards for evidence-based practice.
How RWJBarnabas Health Improved Emergency Department Efficiency
In addition to improving the patient experience in emergency rooms, RWJBarnabas sought to improve efficiency in the emergency department to improve staff experience and well-being.
Boosting Gen Z Engagement: The Secret to Nurse Retention?
In particular, the report stated that 24% of Gen Z RNs left the workforce in 2024. If CNOs want to maintain the sustainability of their workforces, reengaging Gen Z will be a key factor.
How Hospital CEOs Are Rebuilding the Public’s Trust in Providers from the Inside Out
Glencoe Regional Health CEO Ben Davis and Vernon Health CEO David Hartberg share how they’re addressing the challenge through strategies spanning internal culture, community engagement, and operational transparency.
Engineering Missions: Healing the World Through Healthcare Facility Design
This article explores how engineers are changing our hurting world through their contributions to healthcare facilities design in developing countries, highlighting the technical ingenuity and cultural sensitivity required to make a lasting impact.
Even Grave Errors at Rehab Hospitals Go Unpenalized and Undisclosed
Even when inspections reveal grave cases of injury, federal health officials do not inform consumers or impose fines the way they do for nursing homes. And Medicare doesn’t provide easy-to-understand five-star ratings as it does for general hospitals.
Smarter Indoor Air Quality is Redefining the Healthcare Environment
Tools now exist that can track and manage IAQ automatically instead of manually. New affordable sensors and AI-powered platforms can continuously monitor environmental data and adjust airflow based on real-time conditions.
Cybersecurity Concerns for Remote Cardiac Monitoring Devices
Cyberattacks on healthcare systems do more than expose data. A 2023 survey found that over 20% of health institutions reported higher patient mortality rates after an incident.