Safety - October 2016
Hospital room design linked to safety
Texas Tech University study finds design may keep patients safer and healthier
10/20/2016
HPOE and the Joint Commission partner to create fall prevention tool
The guide describes contributing factors and solutions to prevent falls
10/19/2016
Joint Commission offering online violence prevention resource
“Workplace Violence Prevention Resources,” provides a range of resources for health care organizations
10/18/2016
Identifying patient fall risks
Report describes how five hospitals reduced falls by 35 percent
10/17/2016
Oregon healthcare facility takes earthquake threat seriously
Hospital is ready to be put on alert at any time for a possible influx of patients
10/7/2016
Hospital safety program cuts slips, falls
St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Fla., reduced the number of incidents by 16 percent in 2015 compared to the previous year
10/5/2016
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