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In This Issue: Guidelines for prediabetes from The American College of Endocrinology; statins for the prevention of dementia? Possible help for women suffering from sexual side effects while on antidepressants; government incentives for electronic prescribing; FDA Actions.
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Some of the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) are easier to monitor than others, such as reducing the likelihood of harm associated with the use of anticoagulants, which can be tracked electronically.
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If medical staff members were asked what they think of quality professionals at their organization, what do you think they'd have to say? Too often, there is a perception that quality improvement is just another administrative impediment to patient care and interferes with the clinician/patient relationship.
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Dealing with too much data is "like drinking from a fire hose," says David A. Snyder, MD, vice president of patient care quality and safety at MCG Health in Augusta, GA.
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The Planetree model is almost 30 years old but its essence is timeless, says Janet Powell Morin, RN, chief culture officer and former vice president, patient care services at Mid-Columbia Medical Center (MCMC) in The Dalles, OR.
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Who would ever believe that one could enter a hospital and confuse it for a spa? The two seem utterly at odds, yet according to Maria Hale, vice president of patient advocacy and service excellence at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, NY a 233-bed designated Planetree patient-centered hospital they have more in common than at first glance.
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Disruptive behavior is a growing focus among organizations. However, if not handled properly, disciplinary actions can result in allegations of malice and violation of rights involving the peer review process, as a Minnesota hospital recently discovered.
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Newport (RI) Hospital is currently considering ISO certification in addition to its accreditation from The Joint Commission, says Jeanne M. Ehmann, RN, MS, CPHQ, director of performance evaluation and improvement.
