February 10 – 16, 2019 has been designated as Sepsis Survivor Week.
Sepsis Alliance is honoring the 1.4 million Americans who survive sepsis every year. Many of these survivors face physical,...
There are few jobs tougher than that of a compliance officer, quality director or policy and procedure coordinator, especially in today’s rapidly-changing healthcare landscape. Your responsibilities may seem straightforward—staying ahead...
Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest public health challenges of our time. Each year in the U.S., at least 2 million people get an antibiotic-resistant infection, and at least...
The Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced that it has reached separate settlements with Boston Medical Center (BMC), Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH),...
There’s an old saying that the more things change, the more they stay the same. This statement is so true for healthcare organizations trying to manage compliance, patient safety and...
September is Sepsis Awareness Month
It’s About Time – the Sepsis Alliance acronym that everyone should know:
    Temperature – Higher or lower than normal
    Infection – May have signs and symptoms...
KNOW THE RISKS. SPOT THE SIGNS. ACT FAST.
Did you know that each year, at least 1.7 million Americans develop sepsis, and nearly 270,000 die as a result? Did you know...
Hospitals Against Violence Day of Awareness is June 8th. #HAVhope will focus national attention on ending all forms of violence.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more than...
National Nurses Week is May 6 – 12, 2018. Nurses around the world inspire, innovate and influence the health and well being of all people.
International Nurses Day is also celebrated...
As we celebrate Nurse’s Week this year, many of us reflect on our careers as nursing professionals. For me personally, it is hard to believe that I have been a...