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Mutations in several genes may refine prognosis in normal karyotype AML.
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Pioglitazone and heart disease; ARBs manufacturers spend millions to show the non-inferiority of their products compared to less expensive, generic ACE inhibitors; some athletes turn to growth hormone because it is difficult to detect; FDA Actions
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Here are common mistakes made by organizations performing root cause analyses (RCA), with solutions offered by Claire Davis, vice president of quality at Norwalk (CT) Hospital:
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ThedaCare's Appleton (WI) Medical Center has cut its average length of stay by 20% and improved quality, safety, and patient satisfaction by transforming the way it provides care.
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The radiology lab at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in the Boston area has nearly cut the wait time for patients in half through the implementation of a Six Sigma process improvement initiative. What's more, the program has also saved the department more than $700,000 with increased efficiency.
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During an October 2003 survey conducted at Fort Lauderdale, FL-based Broward General Medical Center by The Joint Commission, surveyors recommended improvements with the organization's pediatric sedation process.
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Finding someone usually a nurse to blame without looking at the underlying reasons an error was made. Failing to involve hospital leaders in fixing serious systemic problems. Changing a policy or educating staff without addressing necessary process changes.
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Have you ever presented physicians with carefully analyzed data to demonstrate areas in need of improvement and then discover that your findings are disputed?
