A recent American Hospital Association report found hospitals are making strides in patient safety and infection prevention, but are behind on clinical-quality measures like population health management and behavioral health.
Category: Quality
New York system puts a twist on root cause analysis
When it comes to quality and safety improvement, healthcare leaders spend plenty of time analyzing adverse events and what led up to an unfavorable outcome. At NYC Health + Hospitals, leaders are beginning to apply that same level of rigor when things …
Why Stanford Health is beta testing a 'ChatGPT-like' model
Stanford (Calif.) Health is rolling out a swath of new artificial intelligence tools for clinicians across its hospitals, the system said in a July 9 press release.
Joint Commission launches new safety, wellness resource for hospitals
The Joint Commission has established a new resource for hospital and healthcare workers aimed at addressing their own health and to promote safety and health across their workforce.
Hospitals save $1,700 per admission when sticking to these standards
Hospitals, on average, save $1,763 per admission, have fewer patient complications, and a decreased length of stay after implementing programs based on 12 standards outlined by the American College of Surgeons.
Ohio system denied credentialing accreditation
The National Committee for Quality Assurance has denied an accreditation for medical credentialing at Chillicothe, Ohio-based Adena Health.
Viewpoint: Pain doesn't fit on a zero-to-10 scale
Asking patients to rate their pain on a scale from zero to 10 is “a simple but baffling request,” Elisabeth Rosenthal, MD, wrote in a July 2 opinion piece for KFF Health News.
What is 'quality'? NAHQ campaign aims to standardize definition
The National Association for Healthcare Quality announced a new campaign July 1 aimed at underscoring the importance of the quality at healthcare facilities nationwide.
Joint Commission renewed as CMS accreditor of clinical labs
The Joint Commission has once again been renewed by CMS for its lab and point-of-care testing accreditation program. The renewal is effective now through 2030, it announced June 27.
What your patient's family is telling you can make a difference. Are you listening?
We who are fortunate to work in healthcare study and train for years to develop the knowledge, expertise and resulting confidence to make decisions that are in the best interests for our patients. It’s a tried and true process; families rely on us to k…
