New Sentinel Event Alert Examines Safe Use of Health Information Technology
Safe use of health information technology (health IT) is the focus of a new Sentinel Event Alert recently released by The Joint Commission.
Dr. Gary Kaplan Named Chair of NPSF Lucian Leape Institute
The National Patient Safety Foundation’s Lucian Leape Institute has named Gary S. Kaplan, MD, FACP, FACMPE, FACPE, the next chairman of the Institute.
Skylight Healthcare Systems Releases New Nurse Rounding Tool
Hospitals across the country use nurse and leadership rounding to improve the quality of care and overall patient experience. To support their efforts, Skylight® Healthcare Systems, developer of a comprehensive patient engagement platform, has released Skylight Interactive Rounding.
Mount Sinai Launches System for Faster Referrals, Increased Quality of Care
Stand Up for Patient Safety Management Award Winners Announced
The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), a central voice for patient safety since 1997, has announced the recipients of the 2015 Stand Up For Patient Safety Management Awards.
Extraordinary Nurses Honored by NPSF, DAISY Foundation
The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) and the DAISY Foundation have announced the recipients of the National Patient Safety Foundation’s DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
Better Communication Key to Lowering Healthcare Costs, Improving Patient Experience: ASQ Survey
Strengthening communication between caregivers and patients should be a top priority for reducing healthcare costs and improving patient experience, according to a new poll of U.S. healthcare quality improvement professionals conducted by ASQ.
Vocera Announces Clinical Communications App for Apple Watch
Vocera Communications, Inc., a provider of real-time, intelligent communication solutions for mission-critical healthcare environments, has announced the Vocera app for Apple Watch.
2015 Stand Up for Patient Safety Management Award Winners Announced
The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), a central voice for patient safety since 1997, has announced the recipients of the 2015 Stand Up For Patient Safety Management Awards.
New Guidance on Contact Precautions for Hospital Visitors
Leading infectious diseases experts have released new guidance for healthcare facilities looking to establish precautions for visitors of patients with infectious diseases.