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,...
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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...
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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...
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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),...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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