Quality and Safety
Many are operational or almost operational again, some services are still out and systems are managing a slew of canceled procedures, treating evacuated patients.
Led by Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine, project seeks to improve accuracy, quality of medical diagnoses to thwart patient harm.
One emergency department has already shut down; Some hospitals are evacuating, some are taking in patients. All are bracing for the worst and not just in terms of operations.
With both doctors and nurses in high-demand, more education and diversity is needed and there are steps hospitals can take now to address the problem.
As patients turn to Facebook Google and Yelp to learn about hospitals, healthcare executives should understand the implications.
The findings were a surprise, as researchers thought they would find decreased complications and mortality rates for critically ill patients.
Absent more rigorous federal regs, Pew Charitable Trusts, MedStar Health and AMA offer model test cases to help vendors and providers detect potentially dangerous usability risks.
It's possible to move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to hospital ratings and toward one that takes into account individual needs and preferences.
The study found an immediate reduction in the percentage of people hospitalized without insurance, particularly among states that expanded Medicaid.
Another key focus area is diligent management of your practice's online image and reputation, and requires having a workflow in place.