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Improving HCAHPS: The Impact of Your Hospital Environment

Readiness Rounds

Regular upkeep of equipment, furnishings, and infrastructure prevents disruptions and reflects a dedication to patient well-being. Regulators often cite ceiling tiles. Don’t wait for the regulators before you put them right. Private Nursing Conversations: Prohibit audible discussions from nursing stations to hallways.

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[ANSWERED] Why Was HIPAA Created?

Etactics

Today, 61% of healthcare data breaches are due to negligent employees. Healthcare administration is hard enough as it is. During this time, there were no federal regulations protecting health information. All this while better streamlining the management of healthcare. To improve healthcare quality in the United States.

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Voices: Dr. Monika Virk, MD, Founder of HOP Into Homecare!

Home Health Care

This article is sponsored by HealthCare Quality Consulting. to learn about using structured orientation and continued education to drive improvement in quality, reduce turnover and reduce cost in the home health industry. Content was always lagging behind new regulations and evidence-based practices due to competing priorities.

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Newsletter, February 2024

Patient Safety Movement

Approximately 25% of patients experience an adverse event in US hospitals, with over 40% caused by preventable errors. Many automobiles have monitors that help the driver avoid swerving out of their lane or reversing into a wall or tell them to hit the breaks to prevent a collision. Why is this so important?