The mandate for aged care facilities to have a registered nurse on site around the clock kicks in this July and Datacom’s Health Director Pauline Soo says attention now needs to turn to new ways of supporting staff and easing growing pressures. Powered by WPeMatico
It leverages population-level data on stroke patients from more than 10,000 healthcare facilities connected to the state HIE to track stroke incidence by area and identify demographic and other trends. Powered by WPeMatico
Its new Hospital Safety Grade report shows rates of healthcare-associated infections CLABSI, MRSA and CAUTI with double-digit increases. Meanwhile, safety-related patient experience ratings have declined. Powered by WPeMatico
What’s more, data work surrounding the early warning system helped spur physician use of evidence-based order sets to greater than 70% – which greatly reduces overall mortality. Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — Envision, a private equity-backed clinician staffing firm that also manages ambulatory surgical centers and care after hospitalization, is expected to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy if reports from the Wall Street Journal prove true… Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — I had just finished presenting my ob/gyn chief Grand Rounds on adolescent pregnancy when I saw a raised hand from an audience participant. “You know the resources slide you listed? A few of those clinics aren’t clinics at all… Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — The health of world leaders has often played a critical role in shaping the course of history. Decisions made while under the influence of poor health or illness can have far-reaching consequences, and the untimely demise of… Powered by WPeMatico