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Diagnosis errors are a system problem, not just doctor’s fault
Diagnostic errors should be addressed as systemic problems and not human errors made by individuals, according to a recent report from the Institute of Medicine.
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Compliance with standing orders, protocol rule can be difficult
Standing orders and protocols are key to the operation of any healthcare facility, but abiding by CMS’ rules on these tools can be difficult, says Sue Dill Calloway, RN, AD, BA, BSN, MSN, JD, CPHRM, CCMSCP, president of Patient Safety and Healthcare Consulting and Education in Dublin, OH.
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Waiting room card reduces family anxiety
The Family Care Card provided to family members waiting during surgery at Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital in Dallas has significantly improved patient satisfaction, according to a study the Baylor team published. -
Transport team key to patient satisfaction
The patient transport team can be an overlooked link in the care process, but they can have a great influence on patient satisfaction. That is what Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital in Dallas found out when it improved the patient experience with a Family Care Card.
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Info Card for Surgery Waiting Room Improves Satisfaction
That's where family members becoming increasingly anxious every minute without information. There are solutions.
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Violent threats to healthcare workers include patients, hospitalized criminals
Though we certainly wish otherwise, these are dangerous times in healthcare due to escalating violent behavior toward healthcare workers and threats to patients.
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Going to a passive needle safety system reduces injuries and costs
Switching from active to passive needle safety device dramatically reduced needlesticks in an 11-facility healthcare system, creating cost avoidance in reporting, treating, and follow-up that justified the additional expenditure for the devices.
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Healthcare workers urged to be vaccinated against seasonal flu
After last year’s poor flu vaccine efficacy, public health officials think they have a much better match for the 2015-2016 season and are urging healthcare workers to be immunized to protect themselves and patients.
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Pediatrician: We demonize vaccines at our peril
Following anti-vaccine statements made by Republican presidential candidates at a Sept. 16 debate, David W. Kimberlin, MD, wrote an opinion piece that was published in a local newspaper and provided to HEH upon request.
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IOM review: No vaccine-autism link, but rare adverse events linked to some routine shots
An analysis of more than 1,000 research articles concluded that few health problems are caused by or clearly associated with vaccines, but there are some adverse outcomes of note.