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Clinicians’ increased burdens are making it harder for valid concerns voiced by patients, their families and their caretakers to be acknowledged, raising the risk of missed diagnoses and exacerbated ...

It’s been 25 years since the Institute of Medicine’s To Err Is Human report exposed the alarming toll of medical errors in the United States. That moment finally pushed quality and safety into ...

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata has been selected as a 2026 Circle of Honor Award winner ...

Jeff Surges is a board member and former CEO of RLDatix, a leading global provider of connected healthcare operations software and services. Unsafe care is a global public health issue. According to ...

Health systems are navigating a rapidly evolving healthcare environment where patient safety is shaped by both longstanding challenges and emerging risks. From the accelerated adoption of artificial ...

Maria Hicinbothem enhances patient safety in dermatology by improving infection prevention and pre-surgery processes, earning recognition for her patient advocacy and education efforts. Wandaris Ortiz ...

Colquitt Regional Health System has been recognized by the Georgia Hospital Association with a prestigious Patient Safety and ...

Patient safety sets the foundation for a safe, equitable, trustworthy care experience — regardless of whether you’re operating in a virtual health system or a physical one. And yet, despite increased ...

Becker’s Hospital Review has named “50 Experts Leading the Field of Patient Safety,” which includes individuals at national organizations, universities and healthcare organizations working to improve ...

The Oregon State Hospital has made notable changes in regards to patient care and safety after a sentinel event in March of ...