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Providence Heart Institute planning $42M renovation
Renton, Wash.-based Providence is planning a $42 million renovation of the Providence Heart Institute in Spokane, which will increase its patient capacity by 15%, according to a Sept. 17 report from the Spokane Journal of Business.
The catalyst for a 25% drop in sepsis mortality at Jefferson Health
In the healthcare quality space, clinicians must track a plethora of metrics and measures, creating an environment where it can be easy to lose focus of ongoing priorities.
Epic looks to ease clinician workflows
Epic is developing tools in a bid to reduce cognitive processes for clinicians.
Contempt charges against Steward CEO to go before full Senate
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted Sept. 19 to forward two resolutions regarding contempt charges against Steward Health Care chairman and CEO Ralph de la Torre, MD, to the full Senate.
Nurse workplace violence reporting increased 1,080% with new tool
Making it easier to report workplace violence with quick-scan codes on walls and badges increased reporting by 1,080% in two months, according to a new study.
Exeter Hospital to cut neurology, podiatry, pediatric dental services
While its specialized paramedic program will operate through at least Dec. 20, Exeter (N.H.) Hospital also plans to close additional programs.
Illinois' 1st hospital-based organ donation center to open at Rush
Illinois’ first hospital-based donor care center will open Sept. 19 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, according to CBS News Chicago.
AI company misled hospitals: Texas AG
An AI company that works with health systems has reached an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to resolve allegations that it issued inaccurate and deceptive claims regarding the reliability and safety of its products.
Allina Health announces changes to nurse staffing
A small number of nurses may be laid off as Allina Health modifies its elective surgery schedule at Owatonna (Minn.) Hospital.
Tech jobs are dwindling
Technology workers no longer have their pick of employment offers or perks as tech jobs are waning, The Wall Street Journal reported Sept. 19.
