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FDA extends UDI compliance date for certain Class II devices

Editor's Note In a September 6 letter to device labelers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it is extending unique device identifier (UDI) requirements for certain Class II devices from September 24, 2016 to September 24, 2018. The extension applies to repackaged single-use devices and device convenience kits. The…

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By: Judy Mathias
September 9, 2016
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CJR bundled payments may penalize hospitals that treat elderly, sickest patients

Editor's Note Hospitals that care for the oldest, sickest, and most complicated patients could suffer financially under Medicare’s Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) bundled payment program, this study finds. The study analyzed data from more than 23,000 Michigan patients who had hip or knee replacements at 60 hospitals in a…

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By: Judy Mathias
September 8, 2016
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CMS releases payment adjustments for 2017 EHR incentives

Editor's Note The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that starting October 1, 2016, hospitals that are still not meaningful users of electronic health records (EHRs) will be subjected to a reduced increase in their Inpatient Prospective Payment System rate, the September 2 Healthcare IT News reports.…

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By: Judy Mathias
September 8, 2016
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New STS website provides resources for surgical patients

Editor's Note The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) on September 8 announced the launch of its new patient website that offers resources for individuals facing heart, lung, and esophageal surgery. The site allows patients and their families to research their conditions and gather information on treatment options and recovery.  …

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By: Judy Mathias
September 8, 2016
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Study: Physicians spend half their time on EHRs, desk work

Editor's Note In this study, researchers found that physicians spent 49.2% of their time during the day on electronic health records and desk work and 27% of their time with patients. In addition, they spent an extra 1 to 2 hours each night during their personal time on EHRs. While…

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By: Judy Mathias
September 7, 2016
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Joint Commission requesting VTE discharge instructions

Editor's Note The Joint Commission is asking hospitals to share their discharge instructions and educational materials for patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) who are on anticoagulants. The Joint Commission’s Department of Health Services Research is soliciting this information as part of a research project. These materials may be used to develop…

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By: Judy Mathias
September 7, 2016
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FDA classifies recall of Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guides as Class I

Editor's Note The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on September 6 classified the recall of the Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guides by Cook Medical (Bloomington, Indiana) as Class I, the most serious. All serial and lot numbers are being recalled, and the product line is being discontinued because of concern…

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By: Judy Mathias
September 7, 2016
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Human centered design approach improves OR-to-ICU handoffs

Editor's Note A human centered design approach to OR-to-ICU patient handoffs led to improvements in the patient handover process in this study. Researchers uncovered technical and communication flaws when receiving postoperative patients at the Durham, North Carolina, Veterans Affairs Medical Center surgical ICU. The handoff process was redesigned to address…

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By: Judy Mathias
September 6, 2016
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AHRQ updates guidelines for preventing hospital-associated VTE

Editor's Note The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has updated its “Preventing hospital-associated venous thromboembolism [VTE]: A guide for effective quality improvement.” The guidelines were originally published in 2008. The update includes: new and improved metrics for tracking the adequacy of VTE prophylaxis good and bad aspects of…

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By: Judy Mathias
September 6, 2016
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Nurses strike at 5 Minnesota hospitals

Editor's Note Nearly 5,000 Minnesota nurses are on strike after contract talks broke down, the September 5 Modern Healthcare reports.  The walkout at five Minneapolis-St Paul hospitals began Monday, September 5, at 7 am. The main issues of the negotiations include health insurance, workplace safety, and staffing. Allina Health says it…

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By: Judy Mathias
September 6, 2016
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