The Trump administration's decision to lay off 10,000 full-time employees, consolidate HHS from 28 divisions to 15, and combine multiple agencies into a unified entity will have major ripple effects that impact hospitals and health system CEOs.
Sharp HealthCare debuted its VIP platform roughly two months ago in the neuroscience unit in preparation for the opening of the new Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Neuroscience. This expanded co-caring model known as Vitual InPatient nursing services leans heavily on patient engagement strategies, with the goal of having the virtual nurse as the patient's guide through the healthcare journey.
Effective communication between physicians and patients plays a critical role in delivering high-quality healthcare. When doctors clearly explain diagnoses, treatment options, and care plans, patients are more likely to feel informed and engaged in their own health decisions.
On April 1, the Trump administration slashed the organization that supported that research — the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, or AHRQ — and fired roughly half of its remaining employees as part of a perplexing reorganization of the federal Health and Human Services Department.
On episode 126 of PSQH: The Podcast, Kristine Ashcraft, founder and president of YouScript, talks about how hospitals and health systems are using drug-gene testing.
In this April 16 session, Josh Clark, RN, MHA, Vice President, Quality and Safety Operating Systems at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, discusses how the concept of care operating systems is transforming the experience of healthcare delivery. Register now to save your spot!
This Patient Safety Awareness Special Report looks at how Sentara used a sepsis intervention bundle to improve patient outcomes across its entire hospital system. The eBook will also include additional content contributed by our sponsors. Download now to read more on sepsis intervention!
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