Q&A With New American Medical Association President
HealthLeaders talked with Ehrenfeld about a range of issues, including the top priorities of his AMA presidency, health equity, and physician shortages. The following transcript of that conversation has been lightly edited for clarity and brevity.
APIC Puts Pressure on Congress for Nursing Home Infection Prevention Efforts
In the letter, the organization emphasizes the “astounding” lack of attention given to infection control in the nation’s nursing homes. It also references multiple government reports that have highlighted the results of the lack of attention.
Health Risk Management Week Resources from PSQH
As Health Care Risk Management Week wraps up, we want to call attention to the important work done by professionals as they identify potential risks and respond to adverse outcomes. Thanks to our partners Origami Risk and Riskonnect this week for their support.
How to Address Health Equity by Focusing on Patient Experience
One Brooklyn Health is implementing a health equity initiative that focuses on patient experience. Health equity has emerged as one of the pressing issues in healthcare.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 81 – The Need for Improved Healthcare Workforce Competency
On episode 81 of PSQH: The Podcast, Stephanie Mercado, CEO and Executive Director of the National Association of Healthcare Quality, talks about the need for improved healthcare workforce competency. This episode is presented as part of Health Risk Management Week by Origami Risk and Riskonnect.
Virtual Second Opinions Gain Momentum
Telehealth has already made remarkable strides in several areas, including primary care, radiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, and mental health. Now, Cedars-Sinai is among a fast-growing group of blue-chip providers that are offering virtual second opinions for patients across the nation.
Healthcare Risk Management Technology Helps Support Patient Safety Culture
By Origami Risk Healthcare Risk Management Technology Helps Support Patient Safety Culture The key to establishing a strong safety culture begins with leadership and filters through the organization. “Leaders are key to instilling a commitment to safety in all members of the organization to create a positive safety culture,” writes Dana Costar in “Cross-Cutting Patient … Continued
How Nurse Licensure Compacts Can Ease Chronic Nursing Shortages
The NLC has been operational for more than 20 years, though a new and modernized version of the language was drafted and approved by boards of nursing in 2015. Since then, 38 states and two territories—Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands—have enacted the NLC legislation.
Uncovering the Bigger Picture of Healthcare Risk
By Riskonnect How healthcare provider organizations can operationalize enterprise risk management Healthcare provider organizations (HPOs) often overlook the vital connection between traditional risk management activities—including patient safety, compliance, and quality—and broader enterprise risk management (ERM) efforts. This oversight is primarily due to data, operational, and technology silos within the risk landscape. “Consequently, providers find … Continued
PSQH Quick Poll 2023: Taking the Pulse of Healthcare Risk Management
As part of Health Risk Management Week, PSQH reached out to our readers with a few questions about how healthcare organizations are dealing with managing risks. The Quick Poll had a total of 127 respondents. Thanks to our sponsors Origami Risk and Riskonnect.