Gerald Wickham will say reducing readmission rates to hospitals isn’t the primary focus of his work. He’ll say he’s focused on improving teamwork between doctors, nurses and other health care ...

Ski resort hospital emergency rooms stand at the intersection of adventure and safety, catering to the needs of winter sports enthusiasts who seek thrills on the slopes. These unique medical ...

The main driver of patient loyalty in hospitals and medical practices is teamwork between clinicians, according to a new report from Press Ganey. Press Ganey researchers reviewed 2018 survey results ...

The current listeria outbreak in the U.S., linked to ice cream from Blue Bell Creameries, has affected 10 people in four states so far, but it all started when five patients in a Via Christi hospital ...

Hospitals in Tennessee achieved better surgical outcomes and saved millions of dollars after participating in a regional quality collaborative, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of ...

Trainers from the Fort Johnson R2 Performance Center hosted a team-building event recently during the 32nd Hospital Center’s Foundational Training Day. The 32nd Hospital Center oversees Army Health ...

When it comes to improving patient safety and care quality, it takes teamwork--within hospitals and among hospitals--to achieve success. For instance, a hospital can improve its safety culture through ...

A leading teaching hospital identified poor communication, lack of respect, and low morale; established Standards of Collegial Practice guidelines; and created a positive work environment. In a ...

Authorities are continuing to investigate what exactly led to multiple 911 calls reporting an active shooter and the response to those calls at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base last week. The Air Force ...

BOSTON — Partners HealthCare presented its 15th annual Partners in Excellence Awards to employees of Partners-affiliated institutions during award ceremonies in the last two months. Award recipients ...

Partners HealthCare presented its 15th annual Partners in Excellence Awards to employees of Partners-affiliated institutions during award ceremonies held throughout December 2010 and early 2011. Award ...