An increasing number of hospitals and health systems are making strategic shifts towards creating healthier communities by initiating more socially responsible endeavors. Kevin Unger, President and CEO of UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, encapsulates this ethos stating their mission has evolved from reactive "healthcare" to proactive "health", highlighting a greater emphasis on preventative health and keeping…
Striking evidence emerges from the Carilion Clinic, a Virginia-based health setup, that correlates magnified staffing in the field of infection prevention with a substantial reduction in infection rates, upto a noteworthy 57% decrease noted in their latest presented data. Maimuna Jatta, RN, MSN, CIC, spearheading the infection prevention and control department at Carilion Clinic, attributes…
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a prevalent issue in healthcare, impacting both patients and healthcare systems alike. Particularly, infections following cesarean sections pose significant concerns as they can lead to extended hospital stays, higher associated costs, and compromised patient health. This is more prevalent in low-to-middle income countries where incidence rates are higher due to…
In the realm of healthcare, clinical variation often serves as a hindrance to the provision of high-quality care and is also a significant contributor to increased costs. This variation usually arises from the absence of standardization, a situation that is challenging to identify and mitigate. Two prominent health systems, namely, the Montefiore Health System based…
Sepsis, a life-threatening condition that surfaces from the body's reaction to infection, stands as a formidable challenge in the field of critical care medicine. Recently, a Phase 2b randomized, double-blind clinical trial published in JAMA set out to evaluate the potential benefits of using acetaminophen - also known as paracetamol - in sepsis treatment. The…