The Exec: Keys to Success in Integrating Care at Health Systems
From a health system perspective, providing integrated health services includes managing and delivering services to provide patients with a continuum of health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis, disease management, and rehabilitation across different sites of care, according to an article published by the International Journal of Integrated Care.
The Majority of Nurses Report Feel Emotionally Exhausted at Work. Here’s What CNOs Can Do.
According to a 2026 report by Joyce University of Nursing & Health Sciences, 74% of nurses have felt emotionally exhausted multiple times a week over the course of a month. For Gen Z nurses in particular, 28% have felt burnt out from work every day.
Are You Doing Enough to Promote Patient Safety?
According to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, adverse events are a major cause of patient harm during hospitalizations. The study found that 32.3% of adverse events resulted in serious consequences for patients such as prolonged recovery.
The Measles Test: How CMOs Should Prepare Their Organizations for High-Risk Infectious Disease Outbreaks
As measles cases reappear across the country, CMOs must ensure their organizations can recognize the disease quickly, isolate infected patients, and prevent outbreaks from spreading within hospitals and clinics.
How Hospital Leaders Can Use HHS’ Updated Cybersecurity Toolkit to Strengthen Resilience
The new module allows providers to assess cybersecurity risks alongside traditional hazards such as natural disasters or infrastructure failures, giving leaders a wider view of threats that could disrupt care delivery.
Report: Scam Messages Pose Risks to Patient Safety
Conducted by Tebra, the study surveyed 1,000 patients and healthcare professionals—including physicians, nurses, and front office staff—to understand the impact of medical phishing scams.
Is Unprofessional Conduct Poisoning Your Care Teams and Clinician-Patient Relationships?
Between high rates of burnout and intensifying workplace violence incidents, having clear, professional communication between physicians and patients is more important than ever.
Leapfrog Ruling Raises Strategic Questions for Hospital CFOs
According to the ruling, the organization assigned the lowest possible scores on several safety measures when hospitals did not participate in the survey, a practice the judge said had “no scientific basis” and ultimately misrepresented hospital safety.
Boosting Clinician Engagement Is Essential for Improving Operational Performance. Here’s Why.
According to a literature review published by BMC Health Services Research, physician engagement was found to boost operational performance in four areas: quality and safety, patient outcomes and experience, efficiency and costs, and staff satisfaction.
Patient Safety Awareness Week 2026 Resources
Patient Safety Awareness Week is coming to a close, but the focus on patient safety and healthcare quality will continue on as always. Thanks to all the dedicated professionals who work in healthcare organizations to provide top-notch care. We highlighted some of these efforts this week and will continue to do so.