Identify three things that are monitored on a continual basis while a patient is receiving anesthesia or moderate to deep sedation....

A new report from the World Health Organization found that antimicrobial resistance poses a serious threat to patients throughout the world....

The Joint Commission now requires that accredited organizations complete or request extensions for any Plans for Improvement that exceed the projected completion date by more than six months....

Rubber wristbands have become a ubiquitous sight in the U.S. Whether supporting a cause or memorializing a friend, these colored wristbands are seen every day, and every one of them means something ...

It's an easy, if incorrect, argument to make: More errors could be prevented if everyone was simply more careful. But humans are fallible, and the most careful provider will eventually have a near m...

After reading this article, you will be able to: Identify areas where the Facility Guidelines Institute has made recommendations for safety improvement Discuss the goals of these recent chang...

A medical error that resulted in a patient's death prompted the health system to make drastic changes to patient safety...

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...

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

Rubber wristbands have become a ubiquitous sight in the U.S. Whether supporting a cause or memorializing a friend, these colored wristbands are seen every day, and every one of them means something ...