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Optimizing Telehealth for Safe Delivery of Healthcare

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Telehealth is a trend that is here to stay.  A recent report from The Joint Commission offers guidance on the use and challenges of remote healthcare. The delivery of remote healthcare was growing slowly, but consistently, before 2020.  At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of telehealth rose dramatically as patients and providers … Continued

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EHR Transparency—Clinical Notes Soon Available to Patients

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Federal rules will soon provide patients wider access to their medical records through their electronic health record (EHR). As part of the sweeping 21st Century Cures Act, patients will be able to view clinical notes created by their healthcare providers. Access to medical records is not new.  In 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability … Continued

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New Blood Test May Identify Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Test in One Hour

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Science may soon take a step forward in the battle against drug-resistant bacteria. For critically ill patients, identification of an infectious bacteria can literally mean the difference between life and death.  If an infection is misdiagnosed, or a bacterial strain is treated with an inappropriate antibiotic, the patient can suffer irreparable harm, including death. According … Continued

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Obstetrical focus on Happier Mom could mean Healthier Baby

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As the saying goes “A happy mom means happy baby.”  A recent study underscores the thought, revealing mom’s emotional state could mean a happier—and healthier – baby. A recent study published in JAMA Network Open took a look at whether there could be an association between psychological distress in mom and the developing neural networks … Continued

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Report Points to Microwaves as Cause of Brain Injury of Diplomats

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From crickets to a Chinese cover-up, theories behind the cause of a neurological illness suffered by American diplomats and CIA operatives have been batted about for years.  Recently a report commissioned by the US Department of State suggests the cause of the injury and who may have been behind the attacks. Two years ago, we … Continued

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After Serious Medical Error—Can you Sue the Hospital?

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Mistakes occur in healthcare settings every day. If you, or a family member, are seriously injured due to a medical error—who can your attorney pursue for compensation on your behalf? The Joint Commission is a watchdog organization that researches, develops, and promotes best practices throughout the healthcare industry. The Joint Commission certifies approximately 21,000 health … Continued

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Research Cites Hospital Floors as Freeways for Pathogen Transfer

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Research affirms hospital floors offer a freeway of opportunity to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. A small study published in the journal of Infection Control and Epidemiology  evaluated the risk and frequency of transmission of dangerous bacteria to hospital floors and patient areas.  The study was part of proceedings presented at the Sixth International Conference on Health-Associated Infections … Continued

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Should not be a Surprise: Better Surgeons Provide Better Outcomes

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Patients who undergo colon surgery by surgeons who routinely perform the surgery generally enjoy longer survival rates than those whose surgeons are less experienced. While the conclusion seems obvious, supporting research offers some go-to points for patients interested in boosting their odds for a successful surgical intervention. Colorectal cancer is the third most common type … Continued

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2021 Safety Goals from The Joint Commission

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Seeking to enhance and improve patient safety, The Joint Commission has published its national safety goals for 2021. The Joint Commission is the credentialling agency for healthcare facilities across the US.  The organization develops evaluative standards to assess the delivery of healthcare by providers and institutions.  The Joint Commission issues sentinel alerts on topics and … Continued

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Does your Pediatrician Understand the Impact of Antibiotics on Children under Two?

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Antibiotic exposure of children under the age of two could have lifetime health impacts, according to a large retrospective study published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings. While antibiotic overuse is associated with drug-resistant germs, researchers from Mayo Clinic and Rutgers focused on another issue as they reviewed the medical record data of 14,572 children born … Continued