As hospitals continue to face pandemic-related challenges, it’s no surprise that many of The Leapfrog Group’s straight-“A” hospitals are doubling down on efforts to reduce and prevent healthcare-associated infections.
Category: Patient Safety & Outcomes
COVID-19 rebound 'uncommon' after antivirals, researchers say
Among more than 12,000 COVID-19 patients treated with antivirals in Hong Kong, the incidence of viral rebound was very low, according to a study published Dec. 6 in JAMA Network Open.
Structured patient handoffs cut adverse effects by nearly 50%, researchers find
The I-PASS Handoff Program, created to improve handoff miscommunications when providers change shifts, resulted in a 47 percent reduction in adverse events, a new study found.
UC Davis Health rolls out low pressure surgery systemwide
UC Davis Health has adopted low pressure surgery as a standard for all laparoscopic procedures performed at the Sacramento, Calif.-based health system.
Patient dies after defibrillator fire at Tennessee hospital
Nashville, Tenn.-based TriStar Centennial Medical Center is reviewing a Nov. 24 incident in which a fire erupted as staff members were using a defibrillator on a patient who later died, ABC affiliate WKRN reported Nov. 28.
Should an older adult have invasive surgery? 4 things to consider
Researchers found nearly 1 in 7 older adults die within a year of undergoing major surgery, shedding light on the risk older adults face when having invasive procedures, Kaiser Health News reported Nov. 28.
Joint Commission updates clinician evaluation timeframes
The Joint Commission has updated its timeline for how often it will evaluate licensed practitioners’ ability to provide care from two years to three.
HHS to partner with health systems on national patient safety alliance
HHS is partnering with some of the country’s largest health systems on a national alliance to advance patient safety that will launch next year.
Viewpoint: ICU care often result in new harm and injuries — here’s how to fix it
There is an evidence-based approach to reducing death, length of hospital stay, cost of care and additional injuries during intensive care unit treatment, but most hospitals are not using it, according to one expert.
Repeat COVID-19 infections are ‘Russian roulette’: study
Repeat COVID-19 infections contribute significant additional risk of adverse health outcomes, including hospitalization and death, according to findings published Nov. 10 in Nature Medicine.
