Reducing Readmissions: Strategies for Hospitals
The readmission reduction efforts outlined by Becker’s not only improve patient care but also make sense as part of a hospital’s proactive risk management strategy.
Medication Dosing Errors Continue to Rise in the U.S.
A recent report, published in the Journal of Toxicology, found that people in the United States are making errors in dosing medications at home. Healthcare providers should be cognizant of the need for patient and caregiver education in the proper administration of both prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
Simple Written Instructions Improve Patient Compliance
A recent study showed a significant increase in patients’ proper use of pre-operative medications when they were provided with simple written instructions.
Handwashing Policies in Healthcare Settings Ought to Include Patients
Hand hygiene for healthcare professionals and staff in hospitals and other healthcare facilities is a valuable strategy to reduce the spread of infection. But what about patients’ hand hygiene?