A look at The Joint Commission 
Optimizing Perioperative Services Inventory Can Save Time, Reduce Costs(0)
April 1, 2022
Summarizes the findings of a study that implemented a quality improvement model in the perioperative setting.
Journal Study Examines Postdischarge Disparities for Non-English Proficient Patients
Summarizes the findings of a study that underscores the critical role clear communication plays in patient care, particularly for patients with limited English proficiency.
QI Project Aims to Reduce Surgical Specimen Collection Errors
Outlines best practices for reducing errors in the surgical specimen collection process, including standard specimen triage and transport practices.
Journal article focuses on sustainability strategies to reduce OR waste
Evidence-based green practices and sustainability strategies to reduce waste in the OR are summarized.
New campaign encourages patients to Speak Up Against Discrimination in health care
The aim of the Speak Up Against Discrimination program—to help patients and their advocates become active in their care—is outlined.
More in this category
- New study focuses on distractions, interruptions during surgical counting
- New workplace violence prevention standards take effect January 2022
- 2020 Eisenberg Award winners show dedication to QI despite challenges of pandemic
- New award recognizes hospitals that are working to reduce health care disparities
- Joint Commission launches new advanced certification program in spine surgery
- Vaccination hesitancy and a positive response to the call to action for volunteers
- COVID 19: Looking back on the past year’s challenges
- Where there’s smoke: Quick Safety article recommends safety precautions
- Make the call: A car crash, trauma care, standards, and inequity
- New Speak Up campaign focuses on how patients can play an active role in surgical safety
- We need to talk: Study highlights effort to overcome language barriers in surgical patient care
- I COUGH provides blueprint for sustainable quality improvement
- Recommendations pour in as surgeons navigate COVID-19 pandemic
- Improving professionalism among physicians and surgeons
- Joint Commission resources available to detect, prevent workplace violence
