Monthly Archives: December 2015
Leapfrog Group releases 2015 top hospital list
Are Masks a Good Alternative to Flu Shots for Healthcare Workers?
http://www.medpagetoday.com/HospitalBasedMedicine/InfectionControl/54905

At some hospitals, it’s vaccinate or be fired
HHS: Dramatic Downturn in Hospital-Acquired Conditions

Big reductions in adverse drug events, pressure ulcers
Cartoon – Holiday Care
What Makes Doctors Value Patient Feedback
https://hbr.org/2015/11/what-makes-doctors-value-patient-feedback

By committing to transparency, providers are acting on several key beliefs. First, they are reaffirming that patient evaluations are legitimate and important elements in evaluating quality of care. Second, they are establishing that sharing such feedback is good for both providers and the communities they serve. And finally, they are embracing the idea that such self-imposed accountability is key to serving patients’ needs and, ultimately, reducing suffering.
What Patients Need to Remember After Leaving the Hospital

New tools help patients retain critical information to continue the healing process once they get home
Strategies for Managing Aging Clinicians
http://healthleadersmedia.com/content.cfm?topic=PHY&content_id=322541






