The Joint Commission has made both patient education and informed consent priorities in the past few years. Meanwhile, end of life choices and life support controversies have made year-end headlines...

When it comes to projects for improving the culture of safety in any healthcare organization, the first question is usually the same in most facilities: “Where do we start?” The Ce...

Fill in the blank: Hospitals are required to provide language and _________________ services....

The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum have announced the 2013 recipients of the John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards....

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices has begun a campaign to increase awareness of medication safety best practices....

True or False: Many patients who have a cardiopulmonary or respiratory event have signs and symptoms that indicate that an arrest could be imminent....

Starting on July 1, many Joint Commission Medication Management standards will apply to sample medications. ...

The CMS is seeking public comments on a new proposed rule on emergency preparedness....

Some hospitals are kicking off the new year with plans to improve the patient experience by upgrading patient rooms and birthing suites, and even doing away with waiting rooms....

Although electronic health records are known to reduce healthcare costs, concerns about accuracy and usability—and the risk of EHR-caused medical errors—are growing....