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A Hospital’s Responsibility To Clean
While medically necessary, hospitals can be very dangerous places for patients. Because of the nature of a hospital, there are many germs and bacteria present that are not normally found in other environments. Unfortunately, hospitals are also home to people with compromised immune systems, and they face a serious infection risk when hospitals are not properly cleaned.
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Avoiding Hospital Falls
Falls are some of the most dangerous accidents for hospital patients and unfortunately they happen far too often. Hospitals are required to take safety measures and implement the use of equipment enabling patients to move safely; but according to fines issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), some hospitals are not up to the task. One New Jersey hospital recently reached a settlement with OSHA to resolve risky violations for healthcare workers and patients.
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CMS Cracks Down On Hospital-Acquired Conditions
Although people rely on hospitals to provide them with medical attention, hospitals actually pose unique risks to patients. While some risks are unavoidable, hospitals are expected to provide a certain standard of care that protects patients from hospital-acquired conditions. Unfortunately, not all hospitals uphold the appropriate standard of care; but the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is helping protect patients from hospital-acquired conditions with a new incentive program.
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Understanding Hospital Negligence
The best way for hospitals to provide superior patient care is through their employees, but what happens when a healthcare worker is negligent in their duties?
