Quality & Patient Safety

A JAMA article co-authored by AHA Chief Physician Executive Chris DeRienzo, M.D., and leaders from Vizient highlights that hospitals and health systems have improved patient safety measures as they are caring for sicker patients.
ByHeart Nov. 13 expanded its voluntary recall to include all Whole Nutrition Infant Formula cans and Anywhere Pack products amid an investigation by the Food and Drug Administration and other agencies of a multistate outbreak of infant botulism illnesses.
Despite decades of progress, lead exposure remains a serious threat to children's health in Cleveland.
Rural hospital leaders recently shared strategies and insights on improving safety culture, governance and care reliability at the AHA’s Rural Patient Safety Convening in Little Rock, Ark., Oct. 6-8.
The Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to Philips last month due to quality violations found at three of its medical device facilities earlier this year.
In this conversation, we explore how Advocate Health and Laerdal Medical are transforming patient safety through the power of simulation.
Cross-industry insights and new technology are helping HCA Healthcare reduce risk, improve outcomes and lead the future of high-reliability care
Renewed commitment in TeamSTEPPS was driven by both internal data and a strategic focus on improving caregiver experience and patient outcomes.