At CHOC’s Quality Committee meeting in 2015, CHOC deliberately shifted its established goal from “reducing hospital-acquired conditions” to “...Read More »
"Sepsis is a huge burden on everyone. It is the No. 1 cause of death in hospitals. It is the No. 1 cost of hospitalization. It is the No. 1 cause...Read More »
As the fight against COVID-19 presses on, patient safety remains a key focus in healthcare conversations around the world. In March 2020, the...Read More »
The risks of cyberattacks on hospitals and other healthcare settings was already high pre-pandemic, as these institutions work with sensitive data...Read More »
Hospitals that use patient portals for online scheduling should beware of relying on them too heavily for scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations, a ...Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact every aspect of healthcare, and a popular annual list of health technology hazards reflects this as well...Read More »
When 9/11 took place, NYC healthcare facilities were thrown into chaos trying to establish communication and coordination during the biggest...Read More »
The Joint Commission is asking for feedback on proposed changes to hospital requirements on resuscitation and the long-awaited new elements of...Read More »
