February 26, 2020
Proper Medication Injection Practices Remain Essential for Patient Safety
New data published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reinforces the importance of physician adherence to safe medication injection practices.
Category: Hospitals
February 26, 2020
New data published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reinforces the importance of physician adherence to safe medication injection practices.
February 24, 2020
Through a new partnership with CRICO Strategies, MLMIC will now be able to expand the capabilities of MLMIC Analytics, including delivery of more robust risk management analyses, educational programs and industry reports.
February 18, 2020
The Identity Theft Resource Center reports that data breaches increased by 17 percent in 2019, with healthcare listed as a top industry impacted by these attacks.
February 12, 2020
In response to a rise in coronavirus cases, OCR has issued an announcement reminding physicians and healthcare organizations about the ways that patient information may be shared under HIPAA.
February 5, 2020
The FDA is cautioning healthcare organizations and providers about cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified for certain devices used to display patient information and monitor patient status.
January 29, 2020
ISMP says its list of “Top 10 Medication Errors and Hazards” should be addressed when developing a 2020 medication safety improvement plan.
January 22, 2020
New research is examining strategies for primary care physicians to best manage new stressors associated with increased use of patient messaging portals.
January 15, 2020
New findings on vaping-related rehospitalizations and deaths have prompted the CDC to develop recommendations for outpatient follow-up during the first 48 hours post-hospitalization.
December 18, 2019
A new BCBS study found that millennials are experiencing higher rates of chronic health issues than previous generations. Projections indicate that this may increase both mortality rates and healthcare costs.
December 11, 2019
The Joint Commission released a new study it says provides “better characterization and analysis” of sentinel events “that require immediate investigation and response” in ambulatory settings.