Eighteen of the 599 Magnet-designated hospitals have received the certification at least six times.
Category: Quality
FDA Announces Recall of Heart Pumps Linked to Deaths and Injuries
Some pumps used in end-stage heart failure caused a buildup of biological material that blocks blood flow from the device to the heart’s aorta. The FDA’s recall affects nearly 14,000 devices.
FDA Announces Recall of Heart Pumps Linked to Deaths and Injuries
Some pumps used in end-stage heart failure caused a buildup of biological material that blocks blood flow from the device to the heart’s aorta. The FDA’s recall affects nearly 14,000 devices.
Healthcare's most unproductive 4-letter word
As chief clinical officer of UNC Health and president of UNC Physicians in Chapel Hill, N.C., Matt Ewend, MD, keeps his ears peeled for one seemingly innocuous word, as it almost always represents an opportunity to break down barriers and help team mem…
Diabetes care in the US needs a revamp
The diabetes epidemic continues unabated in this country. Over the past decade, fewer than 50% of people with the condition have met the recommended A1c goal of below 7. In fact, despite the advent of effective new medications and easier-to-use technol…
Kaiser launches Food is Medicine Center of Excellence
Kaiser Permanente, the nation’s largest nonprofit health system, established its Food Is Medicine Center of Excellence on April 11.
12 changes that would improve quality of care most, per providers
Clinicians said improving staffing ratios and increasing annual salary could have the biggest effect on quality of care for patients, according to an April 11 Soliant Health report.
New initiative aims to diversify PA workforce
The American Academy of Physician Associates is aiming to increase diversity within the profession via a new initiative, the organization said April 11.
Oregon 1st state to adopt 'physician associate'
Oregon has become the first state in the U.S. to adopt legislation changing the “physician assistant” title to “physician associate.”
PA Licensure Compact officially activated
Seven states have adopted legislation to enact the PA Licensure Compact, meaning the model is now activated, the American Academy of Physician Associates said April 5.
