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In healthcare, cleaning is a matter of patient safety. Strict protocols are our first line of defense against infection. The work of cleaning staff is demanding, and vital. While often behind-the-scenes, these professionals play a critical role in maintaining clean and safe environments for care. Their attention to detail contributes directly to positive patient outcomes. #healthcare #infectionprevention #cleaning #ecocleanfm https://lnkd.in/dCHGB2ci

Hospitals are seeing improvements in patient experience and a decrease in preventable healthcare-associated infections, according to The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grades. I talked to Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, about the findings in the latest grades. #patientsafety #TheLeapfrogGroup #hospitalsafetygrades #patientexperience #infectionprevention

Are you an infection control officer or a biller and coder in a hospital setting? The OIG has added a new study to its work plan. This study will analyze Medicare claims to assess patterns in the inpatient hospital billing of sepsis in 2023 and describe how the billing of sepsis varied among hospitals. The OIG will also estimate the costs to Medicare associated with using the broader, rather than the narrower, definition of sepsis. #infectioncontrol #billingandcoding #hospitals #compliance #healthcare #sepsis #clinicaldatamanagement #clinicaldocumentation #coder

CMS has announced new hospital patient safety measures in its Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule. The seven new measures include assessing patient safety structure, age-friendly hospitals, and infection rates. These measures will be implemented between 2025 and 2026 to enhance hospital safety and quality of care. SUMMARY: This final rule revises the Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment systems (IPPS) for operating and capital-related costs of acute care hospitals; makes changes relating to Medicare graduate medical education (GME) for teaching hospitals; updates the payment policies and the annual payment rates for the Medicare prospective payment system (PPS) for inpatient hospital services provided by long-term care hospitals (LTCHs); and makes other policy-related changes. https://lnkd.in/eazQvNCU The measures are: 1. Patient safety structural measure 2. Age-friendly hospital measure 3. Catheter-associated urinary tract infection standardized infection radio statified for oncology locations 4. Central line associated bloodstream infection standarized infection ratio startified for oncology locations 5. Hospital harm-falls with injury 6. Hospital harm-postoperative respiratory failure 7. 30-day risk-standardized death rate among surgical inpatients with complications. #CMS #PatientSafety #HealthcareQuality

Join us at the Nebraska Nurse Practitioners Annual Education Conference! We're thrilled to be part of this year's conference themed "Driving Excellence in Health Care." Visit our booth to discover how HealthTrackRx is transforming infection diagnostics with our revolutionary PCR testing! Next-Morning PCR Results: HealthTrackRx PCR testing is leading the way with next-morning results for all common infections. Imagine the power of having complete, personalized reports detailing antibiotic resistance profiles at your fingertips. Precision in diagnostics means prescribing the most effective treatment from the outset. Transforming Protocols: Be on the forefront of transforming infection diagnostics and treatment protocols! Our innovative solutions empower healthcare providers to make informed decisions swiftly, providing the best possible care to patients. HealthTrackRx is Getting People Healthier Faster! Join us in revolutionizing healthcare! Let's discuss how HealthTrackRx can elevate your practice and contribute to the excellence you drive in health care. Together, we're dedicated to Getting People Healthier Faster. Visit our booth, meet our team, and let's shape the future of infection diagnostics together! Visit https://bit.ly/48b0cCC to learn more now. #HealthTrackRx #NursePractitioners #InfectionDiagnostics #DrivingExcellence #HealthcareInnovation #PCRtesting #Moleculartesting

Ensuring patient safety through robust monitoring of hang-time limits for flexible endoscopes is essential in today's healthcare landscape. By embracing evidence-based practices and leveraging automation, hospitals can mitigate infection risks and enhance care quality. #PatientSafety #HealthcareInnovation #InfectionControl #Endoscopy #HospitalManagement #RFIDTechnology Read More - https://lnkd.in/gNcCV2wy

[We're only 1-week away from our 1 CE webinar with Seth Eisenberg, RN, OCN, BMTCN 🗓 👇 Will you be there? ] Don't miss Splashblocker®'s brand new 1-CE webinar releasing Monday September 16th entitled, "Protecting Oncology Nurses from Toilet Plumes Containing Hazardous Drugs." Details are below, including dates & links! Feel free to share with your network of Oncology, Infection Prevention, Risk, and Safety heroes! Every flush of a commercial toilet in the healthcare environment is releasing dangerous aerosols into patient bathrooms, and the potential health risks are substantial. With new research releasing on this topic on a regular basis, safety advocates are standing up to take notice, and this webinar will help discuss what actions your facility can take today to minimize these hazards at the source. The webinar will be airing on two separate dates, live or On-Demand: Mon Sept 16th at 4pm ET - Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gFrDD-AC Wed Sept 25th at 1pm ET - Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gBGUZpV4 [This education is proudly sponsored by Splashblocker®, and will be approved for 1 CE through the California Board of Nursing (CBRN)] We hope to see you there! #Splashblocker #Education #Oncology #BlockToiletPlume #PatientSafety #EmployeeSafety

COVID-19 infection rates are rising once again and severe COVID-19 continues to affect vulnerable patient communities. We invite you to take our award-winning CME program, Treating the Hospitalized COVID-19 Patient: Applying the Evolving Evidence to Your Practice, to gain a better understanding of which populations are at a higher-risk, the clinical progression of COVID-19 and various strategies for in-patient management of hospitalized patients. We also discuss post-hospitalized care and treating long COVID symptoms. https://lnkd.in/gskqrDMq Physicians Maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Nurses 1.50 contact hour(s) Pharmacists 1.50 Knowledge-based ACPE (0.150 CEUs)

Is IV clarithromycin better than oral? A question I was asked while on infection ward rounds, it was a great chance to dispel a myth: 💊 clarithromycin is highly lipophilic resulting in excellent tissue penetration irrespective of the route of administration 💊 it has 20 x greater concentration in pulmonary epithelial tissues than serum 💊it takes 1 hour to infuse IV clarithromycin and serum concentrations peak 2 hours post PO administration, this time difference is unlikely to be clinically relevant 💊there are so many benefits to the oral route>IV including reduced risk of infection, patient preference, saving nursing time as well as being cheaper and better for the environment So next time you see IV 💉clarithromycin prescribed think PO 💊💊

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) pose a serious threat to nursing home residents. But why are they so dangerous? Inadequate staffing and lack of training often lead to overlooked symptoms, delaying crucial treatment. Discover the hidden dangers of UTIs in nursing homes and learn how to protect your loved ones. Click the link to find out more. https://lnkd.in/gbSMKPYd