In the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade ratings, both Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) and HCA Florida Capital Hospital received a 'B' grade. The Leapfrog ratings, which are released biannually in spring and fall, evaluate hospitals' performance based on safety, quality, and efficiency of inpatient and outpatient care. According to the results of the Fall 2025…
Commencing January 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will implement a novel alternative payment system for selected hospitals, known as the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM). This contemporary model will place the onus on participating hospitals to uphold care quality, control costs, and coordinate post-discharge care associated with five specific surgical procedures.
TEAM…
A variety of factors can contribute to patients with Medicare not being adequately prepared for surgical procedures or postoperative care. This lack of preparation can lead to complications, extended recovery periods, and possibly, an increased likelihood of rehospitalization - all of which result in adverse outcomes and escalated costs. As the Centers for Medicare &…
Meticulousness is critical in the operating room (OR). A single mistake, whether in Infection Prevention, patient positioning, or sterile technique, may result in serious repercussions. Not only does this affect the patient's safety but it also impacts the hospital's compliance, accreditation status, and potentially its financial viability.
Consider a case presented by Colleen Becker, Director of…