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The latest news and analysis about patient safety and healthcare quality.
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Featured Story | CDC: First Case of Wuhan Coronavirus Confirmed in U.S. | The patient is a Washington resident who returned to the U.S. from China on January 15 and sought care at a medical facility in Washington. Based on the patient’s travel history and symptoms, healthcare professionals suspected the new coronavirus. A specimen was collected and sent to the CDC, where laboratory testing confirmed the diagnosis. The CDC said it has been preparing for the U.S. arrival of 2019-nCoV for weeks, including: |
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News & Analysis | Data Analytics Utilization 'Negligible' Among 80% of Healthcare Orgs | The research found that 95% of hospitals and physician group executives have access to data analytics applications, up 32% since 2016, but most don't utilize these decision-making tools. Eighty-four percent of C-suite officers at provider organizations reported that the only used data analytics to a "limited or minimal extent." |
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| Product Spotlight | There have been major changes to Environment of Care regulations in recent years from The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS and the EPA. The new Life Safety Code has been adopted, CMS implemented new ligature risk guidance, the EPA’s new hazardous waste rule was enacted, and TJC switched over to the SAFER Matrix, just to name a few. The Environment of Care Compliance Manual, Sixth Edition, provides all the guidance safety officers need to comply with the latest CMS Environment of Care requirements and corresponding TJC standards. Along with policy and procedural guidance, this edition also includes easily downloadable and customizable forms and tools to meet your organization’s needs. Order now! | |
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