Infectious disease outbreak: How hospitals can brace for impact
No matter what it is – coronavirus, flu, etc. – epidemics can strike at any time. Is your hospital ready?…Click to continue
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No. 1 threat to your nurses: Injuries from lifting patients
Much has been said about making hospitals healthier for staff. And facilities have made strides in several areas, including providing staff with healthier food and more relaxing break rooms to fight fatigue and burnout. But hospitals need to do more …
6 patient safety issues your hospital must address
Keeping patients safe while they’re in your facility is the ultimate goal for any hospital executive. If patients are willing to trust you with their care, repaying that trust by ensuring they stay as healthy as possible is essential. But …
Regular testing is needed to safeguard hospital equipment
Hospital monitoring equipment plays a central role in the day-to-day working of any facility, so ensuring that this equipment is accurate through regular testing and calibration is a vital part of patient care. In this guest post, Andrew Teasdale, principal …
High-tech lab management solutions reduce medical errors & improve patient safety
The third-leading cause of death in the United States is largely a preventable one: medical errors. In this guest post, Matthew Hawkins, president of a laboratory information systems provider, explains how high-tech lab management solutions can reduce medical errors and …
Prevent errors with 4 common types of hospital PPE
In the fight against infection prevention in hospitals, it’s critical to make sure staff are using their personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly. All the prevention strategies in the world won’t make any difference in infection rates if staff aren’t following …
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