Top 10 medical technology hazards of 2021 show impact of pandemic

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
February 2, 2021
Patient Safety, Infection Control, Quality & Errors

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 »

Communication, scheduling important as you roll out vaccine program

Inside Accreditation & Quality
January 26, 2021
Infection Control, Quality & Errors

Set up clear communication with your hospital staff and remain open to feedback as you receive and administer the COVID-19 vaccines.

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ECRI Q&A provides lessons learned on vaccine rollout

Inside Accreditation & Quality
January 26, 2021
Infection Control, Quality & Errors

It might take weeks or months before the U.S. gets the COVID-19 vaccine out to all of those who want it. The CDC and most states are first...Read More »

Study: Patient photos in electronic records reduce medical errors

Patient Safety Monitor Journal
January 12, 2021
Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

It’s never been easier to take and send photos these days. Healthcare providers can use that fact to prevent patient harm. A new ...Read More »

Coronavirus vaccination: 4 best practices for communicating with patients

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
January 12, 2021
Infection Control, Quality & Errors

Clinicians need to take a multipronged approach to communicating with their patients about coronavirus vaccination, a Yale New Haven Health expert...Read More »

Remote control: Don’t forget to close the loop

Mac's Safety Space
January 11, 2021
Quality & Errors

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

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How to build a comprehensive social determinants of health initiative

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor
January 5, 2021
Behavioral & Mental Health, Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

SDOH factors such as food security and housing play a pivotal role in the health of individuals and populations. A landmark 2016 ...Read More »

Inside Accreditation and Quality, January 2021

Inside Accreditation & Quality
January 4, 2021
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Quality & Errors, Infection Control

Subscribers, download this month's full IAQ newsletter 

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Survey: Nurses need more EM training, education

Inside Accreditation & Quality
December 29, 2020
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Quality & Errors, Workplace safety

In addition to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the United States and the world continues to be challenged by disasters, such as droughts,...Read More »

Consider telehealth options for deaf patients, with follow up plan

Inside Accreditation & Quality
December 29, 2020
Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors, Cybersecurity & Technology

The public health emergency (PHE) related to COVID-19 would seem to have added some barriers to treatment of hearing-impaired patients. As...Read More »

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