Ice Storm Tests Kentucky Hospital
ICE STORM TESTS KY HOSPITALS’ METTLE by John Commins, HealthLeaders Media, March 11, 2009 If you weren’t living in Kentucky…
April 2009
Improving Patient Flow
I hope there is some relief in the activity at your institution now that we have made it through another…
Following The Six Aims
Following the ‘Six Aims’ By Tina L. Cermignano, CHESP There has been a lot of media attention about the Institute…
Lean, Six Sigma Management Becoming More Popular
A new study has concluded the U.S. hospitals are beginning to embrace Lean and Six Sigma business management strategies to…
Chasing The Numbers
Chasing the numbers I spent a good part of the day writing performance evaluations. I find it somewhat refreshing to…
MRSA Infections Threaten Us
Sit back and enjoy this short video on the history of today’s MRSA.
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA)
What is MRSA? Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that causes serious infections that are resistant to…
Steps for preventing infections in the MRI
Suggestions for Infection control procedures for free-standing imaging centers and hospital radiology departments The cleanliness of free-standing imaging centers and…
HCAHPS takes the mystery out of patient satisfaction
By now, everyone should know that patient satisfaction data is no longer public. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…
Safety Rules for Chemical Use
Never mix chemicals. Always wear gloves. Always wear protective eye wear or glasses when pouring chemicals or working overhead. Always…
Procedures for Staff Training
The most important staff related task we have in Environmental Services is training. Almost every challenge or difficulty we face…