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The latest news and analysis about patient safety and healthcare quality.
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Featured Story | | Sleep Disorders in Healthcare Professionals Linked to Higher Odds of Burnout | | The recent research article, which was published by JAMA Open Network, features data collected from more than 1,000 staff members at an academic medical center. Healthcare professionals were assessed for obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, and shift work disorder. Burnout was assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory. |
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News & Analysis | | TJC: Revised Survey Process and Tougher Job for LSC Surveyors | | During one of the ever-popular sessions at the American Society for Health Care Engineering annual conference, top TJC executives reviewed problems and solutions, and offered a rundown of what facility and compliance managers can look forward to during upcoming surveys. |
PSQH Connect Drug Diversion Regulatory Requirements and Best Practices | | To support the diversion program effort, refer to the controlled substance- and diversion-related requirements with which facilities must comply. Sources of such requirements include the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), DEA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), survey agencies, state regulations, and professional boards. |
| Medical Error Prevention for Quality and Safety Leaders: The Medication Use Process | | Preventing medical errors is a major goal for all healthcare organizations. One major source of errors is through the medication use process, which begins prior to the procurement of the medication and continues after the medication has been administered. In this December 17 webinar, we will review medication use processes and consider various methods to hard wire patient safety into organizations. |
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| Product Spotlight | | The Complete Guide to Laboratory Safety, Fifth Edition, consolidates regulations from all relevant agencies, including OSHA, The Joint Commission, CAP, CLSI, DOT, and state health departments. This book also offers customizable policies, procedures, and checklists to avoid costly fines and enhance your compliance program. Order now! | | |
Career Center | | Post your open positions or find your next career move with the HCPro Career Center. | | |
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