So much to do, so little time.
Two years ago, the federal government put in place a mechanism for determining quality goals and strategies for the healthcare system.
From losing money to bonuses in one year.
In a recent multi-specialty review of claims, The Doctors Company, a Napa, CA- based medical malpractice insurer, noted an increase in the number of claims filed by patients who were overweight or obese, reports chief patient safety officer Robin Diamond, JD, RN.
Most of us cringe at thought of someone suing us. How rude! But it does happen, and we all need to be reminded of what to do to protect ourselves.
This is part 2 of a two-part series on alarm fatigue. In last months issue we discussed how to reduce alarm fatigue. In this months issue, we tell you how The Johns Hopkins Hospital reduced alarms up to 74% in some areas.