Benefis is one of the few health systems in the nation to break even on Medicare, which it first achieved in 2012 and has maintained ever since. These efforts have […]
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Patient Safety Assistant, Wes Fizer, says working in health care for the past 15 years has honed his instincts. He’s seen enough while monitoring patients to know when someone is […]
For decades, organizations have tried to implement structures and process changes to reduce patient harm. The measure of success has been reduction in overall adverse event rates, be they falls, […]
As hospitals evaluate ways to improve patient falls, patient outcomes, advance patient safety and address staffing shortages while minimizing costs, they face a pressing concern: How can they provide 24/7 […]
Officials say system implemented in January prevents thousands of adverse incidents at Albany hospitals ALBANY — The Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Board of Directors got its first look Wednesday at […]
This article describes the implementation of a mobile video monitoring program, combined with a nursing-driven sitter protocol and administrative oversight, resulting in a significant return on investment over a 2-year […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2013), the financial cost of a fall with injury in an older adult is estimated at $17,500. In response to […]
Falls are a major safety issue in rehabilitation settings. Patients receive mixed messages-try to be as independent as possible, but don’t do anything in your room without calling for assistance. […]
Adequate fall prevention interventions are a challenge that nurses continue to endure. Remote video monitoring can be used in conjunction with other fall prevention interventions. This article describes remote video […]
