Hospital Peer Review – July 1, 2011
July 1, 2011
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Have trouble with CAUTI? Better get a handle on it soon
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the most common form of hospital-acquired infections, accounting for as many as 80% of HAIs in acute care settings. -
Giving patients a seat at the table
If you talk about giving patients a voice in how a hospital works and care is delivered, you will see many providers and administrators blanch with fear. -
What does national strategy mean for QI?
The National Strategy for Quality, released to Congress at the end of March, is just the first iteration of reports required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to outline priorities and areas of focus for healthcare. -
Healthcare providers collaborate for safety
A patient safety initiative in Ohio has led to health care savings of nearly $13 million, reduced patient days spent in the hospital by 900, and resulted in nearly 3,600 fewer adverse drug events and infections in children.