Even Grave Errors at Rehab Hospitals Go Unpenalized and Undisclosed
Even when inspections reveal grave cases of injury, federal health officials do not inform consumers or impose fines the way they do for nursing homes. And Medicare doesn’t provide easy-to-understand five-star ratings as it does for general hospitals.
The Exec: Telehealth Generates Value for Health Systems and Patients
Telehealth is helping health systems cope with a growing physician shortage across the country in multiple specialties, including neurology, psychiatry, and primary care.
A CNO Guide to Participating in Policy and Advocacy
As this year progresses under a new administration with new ideas about legislation and policy, it’s more important than ever that CNOs and other nurse leaders get involved so that nurses can be the ones leading the way for legislative change.
The Exec: How to Reduce Hospital Readmission Rates
Exceeding the recommended length of stay poses risks for patients, including falls, medication errors, and hospital-acquired infections. These risks can contribute to readmissions, McLaughlin says.
The Exec: How to Successfully Expand a Hospital’s Clinical Services
There are several keys to success in expanding clinical services at a hospital, starting with assessing the needs of the community, according to the new vice president and CMO of Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital.
Joint Commission Unveils Streamlined Accreditation Process
The Joint Commission this week launched Accreditation 360: The New Standard, its new approach to healthcare accreditation and certification, which promises to streamline and simplify the accreditation process. This includes removing 714 requirements from the hospital accreditation program and making standards available online and searchable by the public.
OSHA Proposes Changes to Respiratory Protection Rules
On July 1, OSHA took significant steps at deregulation by proposing changes to medical evaluation requirements in the respiratory protection standard.
OSHA Takes First Steps at Deregulation
On July 1, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) took its first steps at deregulation, publishing one final rule and many proposals.
NYC Health + Hospitals ‘Continuing Care After Death’
The program is reducing delays in the decedent release time process, according to Bajaj. First, the program has reduced delays by giving families a clear understanding of the paperwork and other steps required with the passing of a loved one.
IHI Names Sylvia Trent-Adams New President and CEO
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has named Sylvia Trent-Adams, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP, ANEF, the organization’s President and CEO effective July 14.