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March 2025

The Joint Commission, National Quality Forum accept patient safety, equity award applications

Editor's Note Applicants for the 2025 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards and the 2025 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity have until March 31 to submit, according to a recent announcement from The Joint Commission. There is no cost to apply.…

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By: Matt Danford
March 11, 2025
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Medical gaslighting tops ECRI’s 2025 patient safety threat list

Editor's Note Misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and a breakdown of trust in healthcare can all result from time and resource constraints preventing proper engagement with patients—a concern that tops ECRI’s list of the most significant patient safety risks for 2025. As detailed in the global healthcare safety nonprofit’s March 10 announcement,…

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By: Matt Danford
March 11, 2025
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Study: Predictive model improves nosocomial infection risk assessment after colon cancer surgery

Editor's Note A newly developed predictive model offers healthcare professionals a dynamic tool to assess the risk of nosocomial infections (NIs) in patients following colon cancer surgery, potentially improving early intervention strategies. Published February 27 in Frontiers in Oncology, the study introduces a nomogram—a statistical model that visualizes key risk…

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By: Matt Danford
March 10, 2025
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New colonoscopy guidelines increase bowel prep quality expectations

Editor's Note New consensus recommendations from the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer (MSTFCRC) set a 90% adequacy benchmark for bowel preparation in colonoscopy, reinforcing the role of preparation in ensuring accurate screenings and reducing the risk of missed lesions. As detailed in a March 4 joint press release…

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By: Matt Danford
March 10, 2025
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Healthcare employment up in February

Editor's Note Healthcare employment in the US rose by 52,000 from February to March, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), released on March 7. The figure is in line with the average monthly gain of 54,000 over the past 12 months. As reported by…

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By: Matt Danford
March 7, 2025
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New legal standard redefines medical negligence

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Editor's Note A revised legal standard for assessing medical negligence in the US shifts away from customary medical practice and toward a more patient-centered definition of reasonable care, according to a February 26 letter published in Jama Network. Following a 2024 update from the American Law Institute, the new framework…

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By: Matt Danford
March 7, 2025
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Study: Machine learning improves OR efficiency, but challenges remain

Editor's Note Machine learning (ML) is enhancing OR efficiency by optimizing scheduling, predicting surgical durations, and reducing delays, according to a systematic review published February 21 in Cureus. However, privacy concerns, data access limitations, and the need for further validation remain barriers to widespread implementation. The review analyzed 21 studies…

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By: Matt Danford
March 7, 2025
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Study: Weekend effect raises risk of surgical patient mortality, complications

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Editor's Note A March 4 study in JAMA Network Open underscores the persistence of the “weekend effect,” a surgical care phenomenon in which the risk of postoperative complications, readmissions and mortality rises immediately before the weekend. The research suggests variations in staffing, resource availability, and care coordination may contribute to…

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By: Matt Danford
March 6, 2025
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4-day workweek boosts job satisfaction, work-life balance for nurse leaders

Editor's Note A pilot 4-day workweek program improved job satisfaction, work-life balance, and confidence among nurse leaders at Fox Chase Cancer Center, according to a March 3 report in Healio. The initiative, implemented in 2021, showed sustained benefits over time, suggesting alternative scheduling models could help mitigate burnout and improve…

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By: Matt Danford
March 6, 2025
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Open-heart surgery performed on infant mid-delivery

Editor's Note Surgeons recently performed open-heart surgery on an infant during a C-section to correct a congenital heart defect, according to a February 25 brief from the American College of Surgeons. Led by Dr. Sameh Said at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a team of specialists conducted the procedure on a…

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By: Matt Danford
March 6, 2025
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