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 …
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 …
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 »
These are truly unique and challenging times as a result of COVID-19. All our lives have been impacted in some fashion – some more than others. Here are three topics we at Jackson Medical are reflecting on as it relates to healthcare and surgical services from the first half of this year: Global: This is …
Face shields may not just be for healthcare workers anymore. While they’ve become a common sight in the offices of doctors, dentists and other medical professionals, face shields can provide added protection and other benefits that may be ideal for teachers, service industry workers and even the general public. Face Shields Enter the Spotlight …
Can Face Shields Protect Teachers and Service Industry Workers From COVID-19? Read More »
New program launches to recognize the achievements of Georgia Institute of Technology alumni who are improving the human condition while under the age of 40. ATLANTA, JULY 15, 2020 — The Georgia Tech Alumni Association has announced 40 distinguished honorees who have innovated industries and positively impacted communities across the globe. In its first year, …
Kamil Makhnejia Named as Georgia Tech Alumni Association 40 Under 40 Honoree Read More »
COVID-19 has taken a toll on medical facilities across the country, which were forced to pause elective procedures as the pandemic spread. As recently as May, the International Travel & Health Insurance Journal (ITIJ) reported that U.S. hospitals were losing around $50 billion a month due to the cancellation of elective procedures and the cost …
Ready to Reopen Your Operating Rooms? 5 Key Considerations Read More »
