Doing More Harm Than Good? Healthcare Workers Often Provide Care While Sick

PSQH: Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare, June 20, 2019

Organizations should clarify what symptoms require exclusion from work and develop policies for working while symptomatic, says the study's lead author.

Americans Concerned About Healthcare Worker Burnout

PSQH: Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare, June 18, 2019

Patients say they are concerned for their own safety when they notice healthcare workers experiencing burnout.

Seattle Hospital Shuts Down ORs After Finding Fungus

PSQH: Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare, May 22, 2019

The presence of mold forces the facility to reschedule or move dozens of surgeries.

Dozens of Nurses and Staff Sickened by Mold in NYC Hospital

PSQH: Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare, January 3, 2019

Mold found in Staten Island University Hospital North's maternity unit is being blamed for dozens of employees falling ill in recent months.

CMS Seeking Public Comment on Accrediting Organizations and Conflicts of Interest

PSQH: Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare, December 27, 2018

CMS is seeking public comment on whether AOs should offer consulting services. 

Passed Your Accreditation Survey? Brace for Heightened CMS Scrutiny Anyway

PSQH: Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare, October 11, 2018

Concerned about discrepancies among accrediting organization surveys and its own findings, CMS plans to make deficiency reports more accessible to the public.

Hackers, Mattresses, Sponges Top ECRI Health Tech Hazards List

PSQH: Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare, October 3, 2018

Improper cleaning and disinfecting can expose patients to infectious materials on mattresses or mattress covers. Sponges retained inside patients after surgery can lead to infection. Other hazards abound.

Can Nurses Look Forward to Needle-Free Blood Draws?

PSQH: Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare, September 21, 2018

Needles are a workplace hazard for nurses. New needleless technology may help improve RN safety and patient experience.

Lifting Patients Puts Nurses at Risk: Have You Tried These Alternatives?

PSQH: Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare, September 11, 2018

There are multiple ways to prevent nurse injuries from patient handling. Find out the pros and cons of various interventions.   

Hospital-Acquired Infections Can Cause Emotional Pain

PSQH: Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare, August 27, 2018

Patients feel shame, fear, and uncertainty when healthcare providers don't provide them with adequate education about HAIs.  

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