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Scope outbreak raises troubling questions
An upper endoscopy procedure performed on some half million patients annually in the United States might pose risk for transmission of the emerging New Delhi variety of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), even if current cleaning and high level disinfection protocols are followed. -
Patient engagement data slow in coming
Patient engagement is one of the hottest topics around. -
Tubing safety resource released
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Awards show value in working together
The benefits of giving up data once considered secret in the name of patient safety and quality improvement were lauded at the annual John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards when the National Quality Forum and the Joint Commission chose two consortia among its honorees. -
Sharing data works in Wisconsin
Healthcare can be a competitive industry, with individual hospitals and organizations unwilling to share information. -
AHRQ study finds drop in heart disease problems
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Joint Commission issues new imaging standards
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Wellness program targets biggest problem: Obesity
Lose 16 tons and what have you got? Health -
`Balance billing' leaves patients shocked
In emergent situations, paperwork is often the last thing on a patient's mind. -
CMS' two-midnight rule: Who must sign off?