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Unveiling the Intricacies Behind Sterile Processing: A New Study Enhances Understanding and Advocates for Systems Perspective

A recent human factors study uncovers the intricate reality of sterile processing in healthcare, underscoring the potential for a key shift in ideology - the need to understand 'work as done' rather than 'work as imagined.' The study was conducted by the Embedded Human Factors and Clinical Safety Science Unit within the Department of Anesthesia…
March 17, 2026

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Navigating Changes in Healthcare Systems: Enhancing Quality and Safety in Outpatient Settings

Healthcare systems globally are taking steps to enhance quality and safety measures in outpatient settings. This comes as a direct response to the increase in medical procedures historically only handled in hospitals being transitioned to ambulatory facilities. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently phased out their inpatient-only list under the 2026 hospital outpatient…
January 8, 2026

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Candida Auris: The Rising Threat of a Drug-Resistant Fungus in Michigan Hospitals and Beyond

Michigan hospitals are witnessing a substantial surge in cases of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungal infection which has been increasing nationwide. First identified in a state resident in 2021, Michigan has since confirmed over 2,200 cases leading health officials to provide guidelines to healthcare systems revolved around patient handling and infection prevention. The rise of…
December 16, 2025

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Promoting Sharps Safety: A System-wide Approach to Protecting Health Care Workers

Sharps safety isn't confined to the realm of the operating room. It is a broader concern spanning the entire healthcare system, calling for robust policies, regular reporting, and interdepartmental cooperation for the optimal protection of healthcare workers. Preventing sharps injuries requires the integration of safety-engineered devices and a cultural shift. This shift must be fueled…
July 29, 2025

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Strengthening Healthcare Systems: Key Insights from WHO’s 2024 Global Report on Infection Prevention and Control

The World Health Organization's (WHO) 2024 Global Report on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) has spotlighted a pivotal realisation: IPC should not be viewed as an optional extra in healthcare; rather, it is a critical component in providing health services. Most healthcare organizations around the globe are yet to master effective implementation of IPC principles,…
May 22, 2025

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Evaluating Hospital Resilience: A Comprehensive Approach to Counter Emerging Infectious Diseases

The recurring emergence of infectious diseases globally is imposing unprecedented challenges on hospitals. These crises highlight the need for improved management, resource distribution, and notably, hospital resilience. In the face of volatile global health threats, enhancing hospital resilience is a strategic necessity to strengthen healthcare systems. This study focused on the development of an index…
April 11, 2025

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