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Maintaining Oxygenation Without Increasing Aspiration Risk During Induction
In this multicenter, randomized, unblinded trial, bag-mask ventilation from time of induction to laryngoscopy was associated with higher oxygen saturations and lower incidence of severe hypoxemia compared to those not “bagged.”
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Management Guidelines for Acute Pancreatitis
There are more than 275,000 hospitalizations for acute pancreatitis per year, with more than $2.6 billion spent on care worldwide. Many of these cases require ICU admission. Mortality rates vary between 2% and 17% depending on illness severity. Despite this burden of illness, questions remain regarding the most basic elements of care.
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CMS Finalizes Drug Pricing Transparency Rule
New rule is part of Trump administration’s broader plan to end surprise medical bills.
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AHA: Hold Off on Star Ratings Until CMS Can Fix Problems
Problems with the structure and execution of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) star ratings are so serious that CMS should halt their use until repairs can be made, according to a letter sent by the American Hospital Association to the government agency. -
TJC Issues Advisory on Drug Diversion
Noting that about 10% of U.S. healthcare workers abuse drugs, The Joint Commission has issued Quick Safety, Issue 48: “Drug diversion and impaired health care workers.” -
Campaign Calls Attention to EHR Usability and Patient Safety
A national campaign is attempting to demonstrate some of the problems with electronic health records by showing how they can interfere with clinicians’ efforts to provide quality care. -
Third-Party SDOH Data Can Help Improve Quality of Care
Healthcare providers are increasingly focusing on social determinants of health to improve quality of care and outcomes, and many are finding that data from third parties can be key to the success of those programs. -
Baby-Friendly Designation Comes After Efforts in Multiple Areas of Care
The Family Birth Center at Harrison Medical Center in Silverdale, WA, recently was designated a Baby-Friendly facility, joining other hospitals that have completed a long review process and met extensive criteria. -
Quick Wins: Blood Draws, Infection Rates, Sepsis
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has had success with several quick wins through the kind of quality improvement effort that yields meaningful change without requiring a lot of time, money, or effort. -
Quality Standards for ASCs May Require More Attention
With more than half of hospital surgeries performed in an ambulatory setting, some quality improvement professionals are questioning whether there are adequate metrics for measuring quality and patient safety.