Blogs

Telemetry, an important tool for continuous monitoring of cardiac and critically ill patients, is often overused as a “second set of eyes” for less serious patients with increased false alarms. read more

While staff working in inpatient psychiatric units are at an increased risk for physical assaults from patients, healthcare organizations can create a healing environment by providing resources and c... read more

Vizient’s Kristin Oberfeld breaks down the who, what and why about the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), a new mandatory payment model proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicai... read more

By embracing a proactive approach to care management, prioritizing the patient experience, leveraging technology and incorporating value-based care concepts, providers can become indispensable partne... read more

By addressing variation and exploring the unique characteristics of each product, you can achieve managed outcomes, reduced complications, streamlined workflows and cost savings, says Vizient’s Trish... read more

Sustainable procurement in clinical labs remains in its infancy — but we can, and should, harness the potential of environmental stewardship to evolve current laboratory practices. Vizient’s Mellissa... read more

While the urgency for healthcare organizations to remodel their ambulatory care business has never been more critical, two pivotal strategies — process standardization and patient-centric care — can ... read more

In a recent focus group, the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program team uncovered themes that contribute to high levels of support and professional satisfaction, most notably providing stable transiti... read more

As health systems continue to navigate tight margins and seek ways to transform variable expenses, there are some quick wins to be found. Step No. 1? Understand your product supply agreement. read more

Ligature risk mitigation requires collaboration among stakeholders and adherence to best practices, including comprehensive risk assessments, implementing design solutions, staff training, and ongoin... read more