Service and Support Animals: What Policy Is Right for Your Organization?
Learn the key elements of a service animal policy that complies with ADA, including accommodation guidelines, exclusions, and legal considerations for healthcare.
Legal Perspective: Employee’s Alleged Use of Soiled Scissors Results in Real Harm
A home care client suffered infection and amputation after an employee allegedly used rusty scissors, prompting a lawsuit against the agency.
Exploring Oral Hygiene’s Role in Reducing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Daily oral hygiene, including tooth brushing and antimicrobial use, reduces ventilator-associated pneumonia risk in mechanically ventilated patients.
The Insidious Dangers of Disposable Isolation Gowns—and How to Address Them
Disposable isolation gowns often fail to provide the protection healthcare workers expect, leading to risks like tearing and fluid exposure. Here’s how to address it.
ECRI’s Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2024
ECRI’s 2024 report highlights the Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns, focusing on challenges like clinician transition to practice and barriers to maternal care.
ECRI Peer-Review Articles
Puracyn Plus helps 19-year-old male heal from deep partial thickness burn in 3 weeks with minimal scarring and 100% mobility.
Unlocking the Power of Data: Leveraging Data Analytics for Sterile Processing Success
Written by Brandon Todd, MDiv, ThM, CRCST, CHL, CIS, CER
When Instruments Grow Legs: A Story of Ownership, Waste, and Surgical Assets Gone Missin’
Delve into the chaos of surgical asset management in hospitals—uncovering the cost, accountability, and the transformative power of data and pricing. A critical insight into healthcare challenges. Read more.
Master Inventory Lists: The Key to Mastering Sterile Processing Compliance
Written By Hank Balch – Beyond Clean
Article Recap – OR Manager – Day in the Life of SPD
Erica Smith uncovers the intricate world of Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Sterile Processing Departments (SPD), safeguarding patient safety with rigorous infection prevention protocols.