Articles Tagged With:
-
Boards Moving From Financial Focus to Include Quality Concerns
The current increased focus on quality and the willingness of hospital boards to back quality initiatives are results of a long progression from a darker era in U.S. healthcare, says a board member who has seen the before and after. -
Cultivate Relationship With Board for Better Support of Quality Improvement
Quality professionals often wish for more support from the board of the hospital or health system — the kind of top-tier backing that can drive a quality improvement initiative to success. Such support requires a good relationship with the board, and that often requires quality professionals to take the first steps. -
Update on Urinary Tract Infections in Children: What’s New in 2019?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a potential cause of fever in the pediatric patient. Early testing and a timely diagnosis are critical to avert complications and potential scarring of the kidneys. Complication rates in children younger than 90 days of age include bacteremia, meningitis, and urosepsis. The authors present a concise review of the current status of the diagnosis and management of pediatric UTIs.
-
Developing a Culture of Healthcare Safety Requires Multifaceted Approach
Strengthening safety culture remains one of the greatest challenges faced by healthcare organizations, where the demanding environment makes it critical to have high-performing teams.
-
Burnout Intervention Dramatically Reduced ICU Turnover
Institutions are increasingly acting to address burnout, but lack of data on effective interventions remains a barrier for many.
-
Welcome New Board Member
-
Hospital Work Environments Tied to Quality and Ratings
The working environment of nurses appears to have a correlation with patient safety and quality, with recent research finding that scores improve when hospitals improve working conditions.
-
Should Two-Dose Methotrexate Be the Standard of Care for Ectopic Pregnancy?
In this meta-analysis, the two-dose methotrexate treatment protocol was associated with higher odds of treatment success and a shorter treatment period compared to the single-dose protocol.
-
Work Stress Can Weigh Heavily on Case Managers
Case managers are susceptible to stress from paperwork, deadlines, and a lack of resources. Practicing self-care can help manage this stress.
-
Ripples From Original WHI Study Results Continue: Is This Appropriate?
Recommendations for menopausal hormone therapy were widely publicized and adopted following the original publication of the results of the Women’s Health Initiative and affected both initiation and continuation of estrogen therapy through at least 2013.