CMS: UM Medical Center Violated Rules in Patient Dumping Case
Back in January, the patient was discharged from the University of Maryland Medical Center wearing only a hospital gown and socks in freezing temperatures.
Back in January, the patient was discharged from the University of Maryland Medical Center wearing only a hospital gown and socks in freezing temperatures.
Researchers have found the presence of a full-time school nurse increases immunization compliance, improves chronic condition management and helps with managing mental health issues.
Hospitals, schools and universities that encounter behavioral health issues should include safe behavioral healthcare design in emergency rooms and clinics.
Below we summarize the HITECH Act’s success based on the goals of its creators.
The guidance addresses some of the more contentious issues relating to patient suicide prevention and mitigation in hospitals.
Doing so can validate a hospital security department’s progress and professionalism.
IAHSS Immediate Past President David LaRose describes how hospital protection professional can embrace these guidelines while improving security and safety.
Appropriate staffing, training, collaboration and contract language are just some of the steps that will ensure the safety of patients, clinicians and security officers.
The hospital plans to stay open despite the funding cuts.
The percentage of hospitals with two-factor authorization capability for ePHI security is up from just 32 percent in 2010.
In this webinar, attendees will learn the observable behaviors people exhibit as they head down a path of violence so we can help prevent the preventable.
This discussion will help participants analyze, understand, and assess their own program effectiveness.