One group of UCLA researchers argues that the handshake, although steeped in social custom, has no business in healthcare....

After reading this article, you will be able to: Discuss how many deaths are believed to be caused by ­radiation from CT scans, according to a recent article by the American College of Radiol...

A former University of Wisconsin Hospital nurse accused of stealing morphine could also face a reckless homicide charge for allegedly fatally infecting a patient with a pathogen....

Infection control concerns arise after hospitals struggle to dispose of Category A waste in the wake of CDC and DOT discrepancies ...

In May, CMS released revisions to the Medicare final rule for hospital and critical access hospital ­requirements. These revisions went into effect in relatively short order-July 16-and required u...

CMS has unveiled its fiscal year (FY) 2013 financial report, a far-ranging document examining not only the organization itself but also accreditation organizations across the spectrum of healthcare ...

Every organization struggles with falls prevention, and finding new, effective, and sustainable ways to prevent falls is one of the great challenges for both inpatient and outpatient care. One organ...

Music at loud decibels can contribute to miscues among surgeons and nurses in the operating room, raising the risk of medical error, researchers say....

Today’s first few sessions have been a huge success. Our 7th annual conference kicked off with a great keynote address by Kurt A. Patton, MS, RPh, on “Joint Commission and CMS standards ...

Right around this time every year, The Joint Commission updates its list of top-cited or most challenging standards. As a follow-up to this annual discussion, and in conjunction with BOJ's own coverag...