Editor’s Notebook: Our First Issue

Welcome to the newest periodical in the dynamic world of patient safety: Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare (PSQH).Our goal is to provide “news, science, research,” and a forum for “opinion” to people from all quarters…

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Information Systems: Case Study #1 – Missouri Hospital Association: Reducing the Burden of Public Reporting

Between JCAHO’s Core Measures, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Seventh Scope of Work, state hospital association public reporting requirements, and NRMI (National Registry of Myocardial Information) and other performance improvement projects, healthcare organizations may face the need to collect the same data…

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Sponsored by - BioVigil

How electronic hand hygiene monitoring improves HAI prevention

By BioVigil No patient should acquire an infection because of care received in the hospital or long-term care facility. Unfortunately, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are the most common complication of hospital care, and a leading cause of death in the U.S. And yet, one of the most reliable ways to prevent HAIs is quite simple – … Continued

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Sponsored by - Inovalon

5 Crucial Questions Shaping the Future of Infection Prevention

A Q&A with Jennifer Cordell, MEd, CIC, Infection Prevention Manager at Inovalon By Inovalon How has the field of infection prevention evolved in recent years, and what new challenges are emerging as we approach 2025? Infection prevention has evolved significantly, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus has shifted from infection control to proactive risk … Continued

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