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…
Infectious diseases pose a significant threat in nursing homes, influencing both the health and survival of the residents. This population is notably susceptible due to older ages, recovery from prior illnesses, and the presence of chronic health conditions. Agents such as drug-resistant bacteria and easily transmissible viruses, including Influenza and COVID-19, circulate rapidly in these…
Infection control experts at Mass General Brigham are leveraging virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance healthcare professional training on core infection prevention concepts. Focusing their efforts on the cleaning and disinfecting of widely used portable medical equipment, these researchers aim to significantly curtail the spread of infections within healthcare establishments. A pilot run of their…
An extraordinary accomplishment in the hospital industry was recently noted, as Colquitt Regional Medical Center acquired its 20th ‘A’ hospital safety score from the highly acclaimed Leapfrog Group, an independent, national nonprofit watchdog committed to enhancing healthcare transparency and ensuring patient welfare. Remarkably, the Leapfrog Group assigns these grades, ranging from A to F, across…
In the face of escalating transportation costs and tightening regulatory demands, Cameron Memorial Community Hospital crafted a proactive and innovative approach to revamp its waste management protocols. The implementation of this new approach has led to optimization of resources, cost savings, and enhanced compliance especially in high-risk areas such as operating rooms (ORs) and emergency…