When it comes to medication reconciliation (also known as “med rec”), accuracy is everything. Having an effective process in place ensures each patient’s medication is accurately recorded and avoids inconsistencies or potential errors throughout each transition of care.
In 2011, some of the hospitals within Adventist Health System (AHS), headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Fla., embarked on mortality reviews for patients in their EDs—and didn’t like what they saw.
Improving patient handoffs has long been on the radar of hospitals and health systems. As healthcare has become more specialized, handoffs occur more frequently and carry even greater importance. Ineffective handoffs can have serious implications on patient care and safety....
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 3
True or False: The hospital has to provide its patients with a nutritious, appropriate diet. They are not required to consider the patients’ religious, cultural, or ethnic preference.
A study found that using a computerized safety checklist that pulls information from electronic medical records led to a drop in a serious healthcare-acquired infection.
