In Illinois, 32 hospitals have notched A grades, up from 24 hospitals in the spring, according to the Leapfrog Group, a ...

Fewer hospital-associated infections, better hand hygiene and improved medication safety enabled a number of hospitals to ...

ECRI has named Paterson, N.J.-based St. Joseph's Health as the recipient of its 2024 Safety Excellence Award. The health system was selected based on safety initiatives and evidence-based strategies ...

Physician associates could be banned from diagnosing patients under a review of the role stemming from safety concerns. The ...

A study conducted across 11 Massachusetts hospitals reveals a concerning 38% rate of adverse events during surgical ...

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In a deep dive into NEMSQA’s 2024 report, Dr. Jarvis discusses critical airway safety measures and how EMS providers can ...

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Background: There is a need for improved methodologies on how to longitudinally analyze, interpret and learn from the Surveys on Patient Safety Culture™ (SOPS), developed by the Agency for Healthcare ...

As AI technology evolves rapidly, the FDA is tackling the challenge of balancing innovation with patient safety, shaping regulations that ensure AI tools remain effective throughout their entire ...