It's that time of year again, when infection preventionists (IP) and safety officers begin to plan their ­annual employee flu shot campaign....

A checklist is a staple in any high-reliability industry. Checklists support human memory and serve as a foundation for procedural standardization....

New and improved data released by the CDC offers a more comprehensive and accurate depiction of the impact that healthcare-associated infection (HAI) has on patient care, both within each state and ac...

One of the major changes the final omnibus rule places on providers and business associates is the presumption that any unauthorized use or disclosure of unsecured protected health information (PHI) i...

They say that good things come to those who wait, and professionals in just about every sector of healthcare have been patiently waiting-nearly six years, in fact-for the FDA's final ruling on uniqu...

According to a new survey from the ABIM Foundation, three out of four physicians say their colleagues order unnecessary tests and procedures....

Report offers comprehensive look at national and state infection rates, highlighting challenges that still face hospitals...

Accreditation and quality professionals are being asked to do more than ever to comply with major changes coming out of CMS and The Joint Commission. Our expert instructors can help you with that. Th...

A Cincinnati hospital formed a task force and substantially reduced the number of false alarms from medical devices....

A new ECRI Institute report says hospital alarm errors top the list of healthcare technology hazards....