BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 2004--StatLock catheter securement devices significantly improved patient safety and nursing productivity at a large Veteran's Administration hospital system. That ...

In the Women and Infants Center at UAB, patient safety is critically important. We strive to deliver effective and efficient care while protecting our patients from harm. One example of patient safety ...

Cross-industry insights and new technology are helping HCA Healthcare reduce risk, improve outcomes and lead the future of high-reliability care ...

Hospital care helps patients recover from serious illness and injury but, all too often, patients can also be harmed by it. In 2010, our office, the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department ...

Clinicians’ increased burdens are making it harder for valid concerns voiced by patients, their families and their caretakers to be acknowledged, raising the risk of missed diagnoses and exacerbated ...

The National Steering Committee for Patient Safety seeks to recast siloed approaches to safety, create measurable goals, and promote the total systems approach to safety. A national coalition of ...

The National Action Alliance for Patient and Workforce Safety officially launched in September 2024, representing a major step in the federal government’s renewed commitment to improving patient ...

Ongoing trends are likely to loom large in the realm of patient safety this year. A patient safety expert at The Joint Commission says four ongoing trends will dominate the patient safety landscape in ...

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center, under the leadership of Michelle Hardaway M.D., reinforces its foundational commitment to achieving natural-looking results while maintaining the highest ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology, ensuring patient safety remains ...