ISMP Announces Annual Awards Recipients
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is proud to announce its annual awards winners.
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Reduces Alarm Fatigue, Increases Caregiver Compliance
The sound of monitor alarms in hospitals can save patients’ lives, but the frequency with which the monitors go off can also lead to “alarm fatigue,” in which caregivers become desensitized to the ubiquitous beeping.
Purell ES Everywhere Offers Versatile Hand Sanitizing Option
GOJO, the inventor of Purell® Advanced Hand Sanitizer and the leading global producer and marketer of skin health and hygiene solutions for away-from-home settings, has introduced its latest innovation, the Purell ES™ Everywhere System.
TeamSTEPPS Web-based Training Opportunities Available
Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety (TeamSTEPPS®) is an evidence-based set of teamwork tools, aimed at optimizing patient outcomes by improving communication and teamwork skills among healthcare professionals.
New ‘Self-Cleaning’ Surface Technology Reduces Pathogens in Hospital Environment
A study published in the November issue of the American Journal of Infection Control recently confirmed the effectiveness of new technology in reducing the number of hospital surface bacteria by more than 99 percent at least eight weeks after initial application.
Nebraska Methodist Hospital Uses Bacteria-Resistant Curtains to Protect Fabrics Around Patients
Nebraska Methodist Hospital has chosen X-STATIC® Antimicrobial Technology to elevate its standard of care for fabrics in the healthcare environment.
Halyard Health Solutions Focus on Infection Prevention
Halyard Health is a new medical technology company focused on preventing infection, eliminating pain, and speeding patient recovery.
New Blood Bank ID Solutions Improve Patient Safety and Efficiency
PDC Healthcare, an identification solutions company, has expanded its product offering for blood transfusion patient identification.
Joint Commission Educates Hospital Leaders on Integrated Patient-centered Systems
The Joint Commission announces publication of the new “Patient Safety Systems” chapter in the 2015 Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals. The purpose of the chapter is to inform and educate hospital leaders about the importance and structure of an integrated patient-centered system that aims to improve quality of care and patient safety.
NPSF Patient Safety Congress Call for Abstracts Due Oct. 17
The 17th Annual NPSF Patient Safety Congress takes place April 29 – May 1, in Austin, Texas.