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Cindy Hou, DO, FACOI, uses her expertise as an infectious diseases physician to improve patient outcomes, antibiotic stewardship, and sepsis care. Read her story in ACOinfo to learn about her passion for advancing patient safety, healthcare equity, and broader access to language services. https://ow.ly/Jjha50SMlUh Explore how Dr. Hou’s leadership and teamwork skills help colleagues maximize the impact of their work in a collaborative setting, raise awareness around the prevalence of sepsis, drive prevention strategies, and more. https://ow.ly/Jjha50SMlUh

Great quick read from Forbes this morning (link in comments). Concierge medicine (such as at SHIFT Medical) offers a more personalized, accessible, and proactive approach to healthcare. In a time when traditional healthcare systems can feel impersonal and rushed, concierge medicine provides dedicated time with your doctor, comprehensive care, and a focus on prevention and optimization rather than simply disease management . Prioritize your well-being by exploring the benefits of concierge medicine and investing in a healthcare model that truly cares for you.

Excited to have participated in the insightful webinar on Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Hospital Settings! 🏥💡 Grateful for the opportunity to learn from experts and contribute to this critical healthcare dialogue. Let's work together to safeguard our healthcare systems! #AMR #HealthcareInnovation #WebinarInsights

🩸 It's Patient Blood Management Awareness Week! 🩸 Did you know that every drop of blood is precious, and by optimizing its use, we can save lives? Join us in raising awareness and spreading the word about the importance of Patient Blood Management (PBM)! 🌟 What is PBM? 🌟 PBM is a patient-focused, evidence-based approach to managing and preserving our precious blood resources. It involves strategies to reduce unnecessary blood transfusions, improve patient outcomes, and enhance overall healthcare quality.

Today, we are excited to have Dr. Shawn Naqvi, our CEO and seasoned physician, join us today discuss the critical topic of wound care. Proper wound care is essential for preventing infections, promoting healing, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients. Let’s dive into the conversation with Dr. Naqvi to learn more about how to care for wound effectively. Q. What are the first steps someone should immediately after getting a wound to ensure proper healing? A. Step one to reach out to a Wound Care Provider as soon as possible. Secondly, prior to the first wound care assessment, it’s best to cleanse the site with normal saline (wound wash-can be purchased in a local pharmacy), keep the site covered as much as possible, and to avoid injury and environmental exposure to the wound tissue. 🔗 Read the full Q&A with Dr. Naqvi: https://lnkd.in/eZCwFAqn

On the Radar Issue 634 is now available at https://ow.ly/kIzz50Qsnqo This is the first issue of On the Radar for 2024. This issue includes items on spreading and scaling up improvements, system transformation, medication reconciliation, healthcare variation, imaging, infection, COVID-19, and more. Also covered are the latest issues of Clinical Communiqué, International Journal for Quality in Health Care, Journal of Health Services Research & Policy, Journal of Patient Safety, Pediatric Quality & Safety, The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, The Journal for Healthcare Quality, and Health Affairs along with early online papers from BMJ Quality & Safety and International Journal for Quality in Health Care and the latest from the UK’s NICE and NIHR and the USA’s AHRQ.

🩸 It's Patient Blood Management Awareness Week! 🩸 Did you know that every drop of blood is precious, and by optimizing its use, we can save lives? Join us in raising awareness and spreading the word about the importance of Patient Blood Management (PBM)! 🌟 What is PBM? 🌟 PBM is a patient-focused, evidence-based approach to managing and preserving our precious blood resources. It involves strategies to reduce unnecessary blood transfusions, improve patient outcomes, and enhance overall healthcare quality.

🏥 Check Diagnostics is excited to announce our participation in the 18th edition of Hygiene and Infectiology Days, taking place in Mainz, Germany, from November 2nd to 3rd. We will be exhibiting at the Hilton Hotel, on the banks of the Rhine. We look forward to meeting you at our booth! 🤝 Together we can discuss your needs and how we can help you improve patient care. And it will be a great opportunity to learn more about our innovative diagnostic solutions. Will you be there? Let us know in the comments below! #HealthCare #Diagnostics #InfectiousDiseases

Terminal cleaning is a comprehensive cleaning protocol that goes beyond the daily tidy-up routine for patients and healthcare professionals.

In 2023, HMS assisted in creating the CDC Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements. Now, learn what practices U.S. hospitals have implemented to monitor and treat sepsis from the Hospital Sepsis Management and Practices: Findings from the 2023 NHSN Annual Survey. 📰 Link to survey ➡️https://shorturl.at/KKnVq