When it comes to cultivating a culture of patient safety, we know we must do it, but often get lost in the how-to part.

When asked, “What keeps a hospitalist up at night?” Jeff Shapiro, MD, hospitalist at Central Valley Health Partners at Foothill Presbyterian Hospital answered, “Well, I can tell you it used to be medication reconciliation.” 

A “whole team” approach is needed to reduce the inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics in nursing homes. Everyone on the team has a part to play and a contribution to make to effective Antibiotic Stewardship.

Medical offices must make reasonable efforts to accommodate individuals with disabilities by allowing service animals into the office. However, sometimes it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal.

The healthcare industry continues to be one of the main targets for cybercrime. In 2015, the number of breaches and patient records stolen or compromised continued to grow.