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In many ways, the COVID outbreak created a perfect storm for medical facilities. As infection rates rose and many hospitals were overwhelmed, all resources were focused on managing the crisis. Nurse shortages, burnout and stress added to a seemingly impossible situation. And according to a new Press Ganey report on Safety Culture in the COVID-19 …

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It’s evident that COVID-19 was unexpected and the anticipated impact at its onset in Spring, 2020 was grossly underestimated. Of course, this prompted many industries and companies to adapt and pivot their strategies and operations in hopes to survive and provide continued value to their customers and partners.  With some onsite work transitioning to remote, …

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February 2021 is American Heart Month and as we near the end of this month, it’s important to continue valuing the health of your heart throughout the year. First proclaimed in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, American Heart Month serves to spotlight and bring awareness to heart disease — the leading cause of death …

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Thermal burn injury and operating room fires pose significant risks for surgical patients, healthcare staff and healthcare systems. Decreasing the incidence of these events relies upon continued surgeon and staff education, prevention efforts and product safety initiatives. Recently, a new research paper was published in Surgical Endoscopy that examines the fire and burn risks in …

Just Published: New Research Paper on Reducing Fire and Burn Risk in the OR Read More »

It’s more important than ever that hospitals and healthcare facilities provide optimally safe environments for patients. Patient safety is central to providing consistent and quality healthcare services, while protecting healthcare facilities from costly liability claims and financial losses. Implementing system-wide protocols, creating a just culture of transparency, and improving the accuracy and consistency of adverse …

Year-End Review: Top Patient Safety Goals for 2021 Read More »

There’s little doubt that patient and surgical safety are primary considerations for all healthcare facilities. But in an era when healthcare systems lack uniform standards for reporting adverse events, there remain significant barriers to using this data to make systematic improvements. Adverse events run the gamut, from HAIs and wrong-site surgery to fires in the …

4 Key Benefits of Reporting Adverse Events, and the Perils of Under-Reporting Read More »

Preventing Fires in Healthcare Facilities: What You Need to Know October is Fire Safety Month, but fire prevention should be a year-round focus — especially in healthcare facilities. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the fire department responds to around 5,750 structure fires in health care facilities every year. On average, these fires cause …

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Surgical safety is a pressing issue for healthcare providers across the globe. Beyond the primary concern of all surgical facilities — ensuring that patients remain safe in your care — compliance issues and hospital reputation tie directly into a healthcare facility’s bottom line. From Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements to avoidable fines, compliance issues can significantly …

How to Implement Safety Protocols into Surgical Settings to Enhance Compliance Rates Read More »