Tag Archives: Quality Care
Infections From Duodenoscopes Higher Than Previously Estimated
San Jose: Hospital nurse had tuberculosis; hundreds of babies, moms need treatment or tests
Deadly and hidden mistakes: Hospital error reports often elude the public
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/hospital-694394-reports-public.html
Details of conditions inside Mission Hospital of Mission Viejo – which temporarily closed its 14 operating rooms last fall because of a small outbreak of infections associated with orthopedic surgeries – were hidden by the federal government for six months.
Taking Stock Of Choosing Wisely
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
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
HENRY KOTULA 