Overprescribing antibiotics is a major issue in hospitals, and adopting an antibiotic stewardship program in your hospital is a smart move to cut back on problems – especially since it won’t be voluntary soon.
Hospitals still prescribing too many antibiotics: How to stop
September 16, 2014
With all the news that’s come out about the dangers of overusing antibiotics, have hospitals cut back on prescribing them? According to a new study, they haven’t.
Mandatory flu shot policies: Good idea or legal minefield?
October 1, 2013
Flu season is just around the corner, and preventing outbreaks in the healthcare setting is of utmost importance to hospitals. Some have even gone as far as creating policies to make flu shots mandatory for all employees, even healthcare execs.
CRE infections rising: What hospital execs can do to stop them
March 7, 2013
Deadly antibiotic-resistant infections are on the rise in hospitals throughout the country, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is asking for vigilance from healthcare professionals at all levels to stop these outbreaks in their tracks.
85% of doctors are satisfied with their EHR – or are they?
July 27, 2012
A recent federal study found that the majority of physicians are using electronic health record (EHR) systems, and nearly all are satisfied with their current software. But not everyone’s convinced the EHR picture is so rosy.
Huge jump in office-based EMR implementation in 2011
December 7, 2011
Use of electronic health records is increasing quickly – but some groups of doctors and hospitals are holding off on implementing EHR systems, mostly due to the price tag.
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