Best Practices for Addressing Common Medication Safety Errors
ISMP says its list of “2020-2021 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals” should be adopted to prevent errors that continue to impact patient safety.
What Medical Providers Need to Know About the Link Between Gum Disease and Stroke Risk
New research says treating gum disease, along with other risk factors, may reduce a patient’s likelihood of having a stroke.
Proper Medication Injection Practices Remain Essential for Patient Safety
New data published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reinforces the importance of physician adherence to safe medication injection practices.
As Top Targets for Hackers, Healthcare Organizations Must Remain Vigilant in Protecting PHI
The Identity Theft Resource Center reports that data breaches increased by 17 percent in 2019, with healthcare listed as a top industry impacted by these attacks.