Medical Ethics
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Duke University's checklist for QI activities
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Expert tips for retaining community members
Federal regulations require IRBs to include at least one non-affiliated, non-scientist member on the boards, commonly known as the "community member." -
Research institution revamps HRPP training
Human research protection programs (HRPPs) receive only general guidance on how they might fulfil their educational requirements, so programs range from simply requiring research staff to complete online courses to institutions that offer a broad smorgasbord of educational options. -
IRB improves workflow, eliminates hard stops
When an IRB redesigns its electronic submission system, it's the right time to consider redesigning the IRB's workflow as well, some experts say. -
New HAI data posted on CMS Hospital Compare
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Just-in-time concept for patient satisfaction
When most people talk about asking patients about their care, they think of it in terms of a post-visit satisfaction survey. -
Strategies for reducing readmissions
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ECRI: Protect OR staff from radiation
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OR radiation is a top 10 technology hazard
The rapid growth of image-guided surgery has revolutionized procedures and reduced recovery time for patients, but it has increased risks of radiation exposure to the operating room staff. -
All the tools in the box and no one to use them
You join a collaborative because you want access to data and ideas. Together you might find something out that individually you could not. That's the theory. And it works.