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patient safety
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fastcompany.comfinance82 days ago
FOI Data: 41 of 85 UK NHS Trusts Employ Advanced Practitioners in Doctor Roles
New research from freedom of information requests reveals that 41 out of responding UK hospital Trusts and Boards are using non-doctors, known as Advanced Practitioners, to plug gaps in doctors' rotas. The British Medical Association highlighted patient safety concerns through st…
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare / Wikimedia (GODL-India)science94 days ago
Hospitals Develop Patient-Facing Chatbots for Health Queries and Guidance
Hospitals are creating chatbots that access patient medical records to answer health questions and direct users to care. These tools aim to improve patient safety and generate business opportunities. Additional health news covers nurse roles in public messaging, erectile dysfunct…
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Fundación Jiménez Díaz Introduces Patient Safety 360° Framework for Smart Hospitals
Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital has implemented the Patient Safety 360° framework to integrate patient safety into digital health innovations. The approach combines culture, operations, digital tools, and governance across the care continuum. It aims to anticipate risk…
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U.S. Hospital Consolidation and Its Potential Impact on Patient Safety
U.S. hospitals are undergoing rapid consolidation into larger regional and national health systems, with private equity firms acquiring sectors like emergency staffing and physician groups. Health care workers report increased pressures from productivity targets and leaner staffi…