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Editor's Picks
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New training for future leadersWith healthcare expected to make up 25% of the gross domestic product by 2030, there is a need for strong leaders in the areas of health policy and population health. That's why Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia will open the Jefferson School of Health Policy and Population Health in September 2009. David Nash, MD, MBA, FACP, who will lead the new program, says the curriculum will heavily study quality and patient safety. [ Read More]
Survey: Strong leadership neededAccording to a survey of almost 1,000 infection preventionists, an increase in executive and physician leadership and improvements in general infection prevention practices are needed to help prevent healthcare-associated infections and improve patient care. [ Read More]
Study: Flawed handoffs lead to errorsMore than half of medical and surgical residents interviewed during a recent Massachusetts General Hospital study said they knew of at least one time in the last month of their rotations where a patient handoff was flawed. One in nine of these residents said the flawed handoff led to significant harm for a patient. [ Read More]
Infection control turns from hands to clothesAmid growing concerns about hospital infections and a rise in drug-resistant bacteria, the attire of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers is getting more attention. While infection control experts have published extensive research on the benefits of hand washing and equipment sterilization in hospitals, little is known about the role that ties, white coats, long sleeves, and soiled scrubs play in the spread of bacteria. [ Read More]
Bracelets spark privacy concernColor-coded bracelets have been endorsed by the American Hospital Association and at least 20 states as a way to increase patient safety. But as bracelets become more common in America's hospitals, concerns are rising that the bracelets may violate a patient's privacy, telling loved ones about health conditions or life decisions that the patient has chosen to keep private. [ Read More]
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10 Events That Could Change Healthcare
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No one knows what the future holds, but several scenarios could significantly alter the healthcare landscape. Get ready. [Read More] |
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Leaders Forum
Assess all patients to prevent pressure ulcers
Heightened awareness, new beds that provide pressure relief, and skin assessments on every patient entering the facility helped Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA, reduce its pressure ulcer rate from 20% to 0.8%. (subscription required) [Read More]
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Audio Feature
David Palmer, president and CEO of ClearCount Medical Solutions, talks about using technology to prevent medical errors in the operating room. [Listen Now]
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