Blogs

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

To ensure patient safety, water quality is key. And there are four main strategies that can help achieve that goal: regular water quality testing, water treatment and technologies, equipment maintena... read more

Vizient’s Tammy Williams shares recommendations on how healthcare organizations can improve patient safety with timely response to clinical deterioration. read more

Trauma-informed care can be a successful strategy for healthcare organizations to prevent violence by integrating person-centered strategies that prioritize safety, minimize triggers and promote empa... read more

Amid a macroenvironment of inflation and rising healthcare costs, healthcare leaders should carefully assess these microeconomic trends as part of their hospital-based laboratory decision-making thro... read more

To remain relevant in all aspects of healthcare financing and delivery, leaders should evaluate their value-based care strategies to consider key trends and market conditions. read more

With a deep understanding of the communities they serve, community health workers are significant resources for healthcare organizations to improve patients’ health literacy and address their clinica... read more

The devices can reduce the discomfort and pain associated with multiple attempts at finding a vein and improve the accuracy and speed of vein location, reducing the need for repeat attempts or more i... read more

Learn how healthcare leaders can work together to optimize systems to ensure nursing’s trusted place in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care — without missing a beat. read more

As nurse practitioners and physician assistants play an increasingly crucial role in bridging healthcare gaps, the need for organizations to implement transition to practice programs is paramount. read more