September 22, 2013 | By: Calevir
Although fall prevention is high on the minds of all caregivers, Fall Prevention Day is a day for focus. Learn how the inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Saint Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri dramatically reduced their fall rate:
“Our CUSP team has had tremendous success. Using a comprehensive approach, we have had buy-in from all levels of the organization. This shows the dedication that the Saint Francis Medical Center patient care staff has for the patients and their safety.†– David C. Prather, CPA, Controller, Saint Francis Medical Center
A recent Pennsylvania case shows how courts narrowly interpret the PSQIA, ignoring the D & A pathway and the clear language of the Final Rule. (Ungurian v. Beyzman, et al., 2020 PA Super 105). The cour
The Center for Patient Safety wants to share this important harm-prevention advice from The Joint Commission and its Sentinel Event Alert: Managing the Risks of Direct Oral Anticoagulants. The Joint Commis
Issue: A number of events reported co CPS’ Patient Safety Organization (PSO) demonstrate poor handoff communication about the patients’ infectious disease status Examples include: Patient with
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