Physicians Still Keen on Telehealth Despite Challenges
New survey results indicate that “telehealth use will outlive the pandemic,” reported by Optum, UnitedHealth Group’s health services division, conducted fall 2021, which captured physician telehealth utilization including opportunities and frustrations.
Training Future Nurses With Future Doctors Boosts Teamwork and Collaboration
The program, based at NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, is an example of interprofessional education (IPE), designed to develop effective working relationships between different types of healthcare students and practitioners to support health outcomes.
One-Third of Nurses Plan to Quit Their Jobs in 2022, Thanks to High Stress and Burnout
Not all are leaving nursing; 40% plan to pursue a nursing role elsewhere. But nearly 32% of nurses plan to either retire or the field altogether, according to Nursing in the Time of COVID-19, an annual report by staffing agency Incredible Health, which surveyed 2,500 nurses.
AHA to Hospitals: Be Prepared for Attack from Russian Cyber Hackers
In a recent blog post, the AHA said that the FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) had released a joint cybersecurity advisory to warn that hackers had gained network access to some organizations by exploiting default multifactorial authentication (MFA) protocols and a known vulnerability of a Windows print spooler.
Patient Safety Awareness Week Resources From PSQH
Here’s a recap of the content we ran for Patient Safety Awareness Week. Thanks to our partners this week for their support: GOJO, the makers of Purell; Nuance; PDC; and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.
PSQH Innovation Awards Winner: SCL Health Improves Process for Prone Positioning of COVID-19 Patients
The fourth annual PSQH Innovation Awards recognize healthcare organizations who overcame patient safety or quality improvement challenges. In this article, we highlight the winning submission selected from SCL Health in Broomfield, Colorado. Thanks to Patricia McGaffigan, RN, MS, CPPS, vice president of safety programs at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, for her help in evaluating the submissions.
IAC Accredited Facilities Are Committed to Providing Safe, Quality Care
By Tamara Sloper Now more than ever, patients are seeking evidence of quality and safety in their health care settings. The ongoing pandemic has heightened awareness amongst patients as they seek to ensure that they are receiving medical care in facilities that are following established safety protocols and procedures. Facilities that have earned accreditation by … Continued
PSQH Quick Poll: Taking the Pulse of Patient Safety
As part of PSQH’s celebration of Patient Safety Awareness Week, we decided to reach out to our readers with a few questions to find out the state of patient safety efforts in 2022. Part of PSQH’s Patient Safety Awareness Week activities, this PSQH Quick Poll is presented in partnership with GOJO – the makers of Purell, Nuance, PDC, and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. The Quick Poll had a total of 210 respondents.
How an Anesthesiologist Discovered a Simple Patient Safety Tool
By Christopher Walters, M.D. During my 20 years as an anesthesiologist, I’ve appreciated the field of anesthesiology for being a leader in improving patient safety through technological innovation and training. Ten years ago, my own personal interest in patient safety innovation was heightened when I had the unfortunate experience of a patient medication administration … Continued
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 49 – How Female Physicians Can Prevent Burnout
On episode 49 of PSQH: The Podcast, Dr. Tammie Chang, author of the new book Boundaries for Women Physicians: Love Your Life and Career in Medicine, talks about how female physicians can prevent burnout, stress, and exhaustion. Part of PSQH’s Patient Safety Awareness Week activities, this episode is presented in partnership with GOJO – the makers of Purell, Nuance, PDC, and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.