The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has expanded coverage for preventive services such as diabetes screening.
Collaborative model works in Knoxville RRT initiative
Patient suicides don't just happen on locked psychiatric wards. They can happen in your emergency department, your critical care unit, or virtually any area of any health care facility.
Most risk managers have attempted to reduce needlesticks and the associated costs, and there is no shortage of strategies and devices to aid in the effort.
A new study from Inviro Medical, an Atlanta-based maker of needlestick prevention devices, reveals that needlestick injuries affect the vast majority of nurses, and nearly half (47%) said they had been stuck by a contaminated needle.
If a physician makes a significant error, it may be a good idea to keep an eye on him or her and watch for signs of serious burnout and more mistakes to come.
Improving patient safety can have a direct effect on the bottom line, according to a new report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
A middle-aged woman went to the emergency department complaining of abdominal pains. After testing and evaluation indicated intestinal inflammation and a possible abdominal cyst along with diverticular disease, the hospital began the patient on a course of antibiotic therapy.
A man underwent surgery following a heart attack. During the procedure, the seal on the oxygen tube inserted in the patient's throat broke, causing the oxygen to catch on fire.
