Category: Quality

A case for acing the basics, per Christus' chief clinical officer

Healthcare is ripe for innovation, but that innovation is less impactful if health systems can’t ensure it efficiently reaches patients across the organization. That’s where acing the basics comes in, says Sam Bagchi, MD, executive vice president and c…

How 'elbow time' can give clinicians a voice: Advocate CNO

Chief Nursing Officer Giancarlo Lyle-Edrosolo, DNP, RN, often scrubs in on procedures and rounds with the 3,000-plus clinicians and physicians he leads at Advocate Christ Medical Center.  

COVID-19 vaccine pioneers win Nobel Prize

Katalin Karikó, PhD, and Drew Weissman, MD, PhD — two Penn Medicine scientists known for their groundbreaking work on messenger RNA that laid the foundation for COVID-19 vaccines — have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. 

New rule demands more from hospitals on sepsis prevention

Beginning this fall, hospitals could be at risk of losing funding if they do not meet certain benchmarks for sepsis care, due to a Biden administration rule proposed in August.

Leapfrog Group names 3 new board members

The Leapfrog Group, known for its annual hospital safety grade rankings, elected three new members to its board of directors, according to a Sept. 26 news release. 

What Joint Commission, NQF's affiliation means for hospitals

A recent study estimated Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Hospital spent more than $5.6 million on quality metric reporting in 2018, which translates to more than 108,000 hours of work in preparation and reporting data. 

Joint Commission CEO details new certifications

The Joint Commission is known for setting the standards for quality patient care across the healthcare industry. Achieving accreditation, certification or even voluntary certifications from the body serves as proof that an organization has achieved som…

Inside Houston Methodist's 15-year journey to cut sepsis deaths

Over the course of 15 years, Houston Methodist Hospital has reduced the sepsis death rate from 35 percent to 6 percent — progress driven by unwavering commitment and constant education.

Joint Commission creates sustainable hospital certification

The Joint Commission has announced a new, voluntary certification for hospitals and health systems to achieve sustainable healthcare practices. 

Delivery robot saves 30% of caregiver time at Missouri hospital

Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City, Mo., recently recruited two Moxi robots to deliver medications and hospital supplies to patients, CBS affiliate KCTV5 reported Sept. 14.