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Healthcare Quality and Worker Safety Information

Briggs Healthcare

Nirsevimab (Beyfortus, Sanofi and AstraZeneca) is a long-acting monoclonal antibody immunization recommended for preventing RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease in young children.

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New clinicians are having trouble transitioning to the workforce. Patients could pay the price, ECRI warns

Fierce Healthcare

Onboarding new graduates into healthcare has become more difficult following pandemic disruptions and will require greater attention and investment from the industry in order to stem preventable pa | Clinicians-in-training had fewer opportunities for hands-on learning and practice due to the pandemic, which has also driven away many of the experienced (..)

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CDC Investing in the Next Generation of Prevention and Response in States

CDC

Denise Cardo, MD Director, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The past two years have been an extraordinary time for the U.S. healthcare system and public health.

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Cultivating an Early Warning System in Healthcare Quality Through Bi-Directional Patient-Physician Engagement 

HIT Consultant

Breaking down the barriers to quality care is an ongoing process, but providers can start by taking patient engagement one step further and creating opportunities for bi-directional data collection with patients. For example, an unmanaged diabetic patient receives a continuous glucose monitor and can share that data through a patient app.

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CDC Launches Blog Series on Patient Safety

CDC

Denise Cardo, MD Director, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Kerri Moran Associate Director for Partnerships, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases at the Centers for (..)

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Protecting Patients Through Healthcare Resiliency

CDC

Denise Cardo, MD Director, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention In keeping with the catalyzing nature of past Decennial conferences, an international conference that occurs once every 10 years, to set the research agenda for the prevention (..)

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Collette Health Appoints Christine Gall as Chief Nursing Officer

HIT Consultant

In this pivotal role, Gall will be instrumental in furthering Collette Health’s mission of integrating virtual patient safety solutions to prevent falls and adverse events while enhancing patient outcomes. Throughout her distinguished career, Gall has demonstrated a passion for improving healthcare quality, safety, and outcomes.

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