It’s an honor and an accreditation that only 8% of US hospitals can boast: Magnet recognition. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program is reserved for the select few healthcare organizations who have demonstrated excellence in nursing, innovations in professional nursing practice, and high-quality patient care. Magnet hospitals are known for patient safety […]
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It’s almost impossible to discuss the changing healthcare landscape without acknowledging the shift into consumerism. Today, Americans don’t just shop for clothing, cars, food, or homes. They shop around for their healthcare. And as cases of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) continue to make the news, they might just start wondering about hospital safety ratings. It’s yet
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You’ve heard the disheartening statistic: The hand hygiene compliance rate at US hospitals hovers around 40%. Not surprisingly, hospital-acquired infections plague some 650,000 American patients annually. Unfortunately, infections spread by poor hand hygiene aren’t exclusive to healthcare. Unclean hands—and the resulting infections—are a problem in many different industries. Here’s how 3 of the biggest industry
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