Gone are the days when quality is owned by a single department or measured on a distant dashboard.
Category: Quality
Interest soars for vasectomies, tubal ligations
In the two-and-a-half years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, an increasing number of Americans are seeking vasectomies and tubal sterilizations, according to the Washington Post.
On the basis of sex: A framework for clinical algorithms
With an approaching federal deadline, healthcare and legal experts have developed a framework for evaluating the use of AI-powered algorithms.
Quality, cost-effective healthcare can’t wait
Across America, medically necessary, lifesaving surgeries are being cancelled or delayed due to a shortage of anesthesia providers. Americans deserve high-quality, timely healthcare. Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) play a crucial role i…
Press Ganey launches AI tools to predict safety risks, turnover
Press Ganey is introducing three AI-powered solutions for healthcare leaders in safety, human resources, nursing, patient experience and marketing.
Transplant programs hit record numbers of operations
2024 was a memorable year for transplantation innovations, from “domino” heart transplants to genetically edited pig organ xenotransplants.
Joint Commission revamps survey process: 5 things to know
The Joint Commission has enhanced its survey process for 2025, after calls from member organizations to alleviate administrative burden with more modernized and improved tools.
Press Ganey awards 8 hospitals for quality excellence
Press Ganey released its annual list of Human Experience Award recipients Jan. 7, recognizing eight hospitals for excellence in clinical quality.
Physicians debate the need for weigh-ins
As some physicians decide to forgo routinely checking patient weight, others still consider weigh-ins a vital part of patient care, according to a Dec. 26 report from The New York Times.
Physicians debate the need for weigh-ins
As some physicians decide to forgo routinely checking patient weight, others still consider weigh-ins a vital part of patient care, according to a Dec. 26 report from The New York Times.
