William Hyman: How Promising Is the NPSD?
Fourteen years after the passage of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act, one of the provisions of that law, the Network of Patient Safety Databases (NPSD) is now upon us. The question is, will […]
Patient Safety
Eben Kermit: ‘Patient Safety Begins with Me’
Editor’s note: A truncated version of this blog post will appear as the Final Word article in the July/August 2018 issue of BI&T. Before starting clinical practice, most physicians take the Hippocratic Oath, whereby they […]
Mark Heston: Want to Help Patients? Start Thinking Like One
A couple of years ago, I participated in an informal study. The study centered on improving patient satisfaction scores. During a three-day stay, the patient interfaced with an average of 64 hospital staff members. Blue […]
William Hyman: Bills in Congress Address Medical Device Safety
In April, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced HR 2163, the Medical Device Guardians Act. This act proposes to add physicians and physician offices to those that must report medical devices misadventures under the FDA’s Medical […]
David Stiles: HTM’s Essential Role in Disaster Preparedness
This past week, we experienced two major natural events that affected a large part of our nation. First, the rapid trajectory of our sun and moon across our continent created, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity […]
Rose Seavey: Key to Effective Sterilization Lies in Clear, Practical Guidance
The proper cleaning and decontamination of medical instruments is a crucial part of safe patient care. In recognition of that fact, we have a community of experts who are dedicated to the development of standards […]
Priyanka Upendra: Give a Little, Get a Lot
If you’re a healthcare technology management (HTM) professional, AAMI offers you a great way to stay current with standards and technological advances, connect with experts, be a part of initiatives and workgroups that facilitate safe […]
Melissa Kozak: Put Device Users First with Human Factors-Informed Procurement
Think about the last time you saw a demonstration of a new medical device. Were you guided through all the new and innovative features by an expert who was able to step in and assist […]
Emma Fauss: Remote Monitoring Is No Remote Concern for Hospitals
Remote monitoring and virtual surveillance are quickly becoming a top priority at hospitals across the country. One of the main drivers is the growth of health systems where the main campus is looking for ways […]
Emma Fauss: Leverage Your Device Data for Advanced Event Detection
Clinical staffers spend about 20% of their time on documentation alone. While it’s difficult to summarize the error rates, studies show that they range from 5% to 95%, depending upon the condition, patient, and measurement. […]
