The risk of medical errors increases when physicians have extended shifts or long workweeks, a study published April 12 in BMJ Medicine found.
Category: Patient Experience
15 specialties, 4 liver transplants and 1 life saved: Inside a rare surgery at Children's Hospital Colorado
Every April, the healthcare industry recognizes National Donate Life Month, celebrating the field of organ transplantation and raising awareness about the need for more donors. This year’s awareness month holds more meaning than ever for Children’s Hos…
American College of Surgeons launches campaign to improve surgical care quality
A national campaign launched by the American College of Surgeons to improve patient care and safety in hospitals nationwide hopes to “promote policy frameworks and incentives” that drive improvements across the country, according to an April 14 news re…
MetroHealth's transplant program expanding for patients in need
Cleveland-based MetroHealth’s “Blood and Marrow Transplant” program is expanding and preparing to perform its first stem cell transplant later this month.
Columbia publishes '1st evidence' of link between patient safety climates, HAIs
What is being called “the first published evidence” of positive patient safety climates found to predict healthcare-associated infections and health outcomes was published April 12 in the American Journal of Infection Control.
Mississippi hospital not qualified to become burn center, report claims
Jackson-based University of Mississippi Medical Center has had its application to serve as a state burn center approved, but an April 12 Mississippi Today report claims its physicians are not currently certified under basic burn care standards.
Long COVID-19 in kids: 4 things to know
Physicians face numerous challenges in treating pediatric patients with long COVID-19, including doubts that the condition can affect children, according to an April 11 article from U.S. News & World Report.
Joint Commission issues safety alert on preventing surgical burns
In a quick safety advisory published April 10, The Joint Commission shared recommendations on how to prevent light source-related burns that can occur during laparoscopic or arthroscopic procedures.
Nickalus Children's creates 'undiagnosed diseases clinic'
Miami-based Nicklaus Children’s Hospital launched the Undiagnosed Diseases Clinic.
The rise of 'elective injuries'
The rise of platforms such as TikTok and Instagram has created a new enemy for hospital emergency departments: viral social media challenges.
