Monthly Archives: November 2012

Hospital Acquired Infection, Public Reporting, and Quality Improvement

Today, the 2011 report on New York State Hospital-Acquired Infections was released.  This is another example of the public reporting that hospitals and health care providers are increasing becoming accustomed to.  It is also probably one of the better examples … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving!

Today, the day before Thanksgiving, I want to take the opportunity to veer away from the usual topics and conversations of this blog to allow us all to step back for a moment. This week, many of us will have … Continue reading

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The Election and Healthcare Reform

Many have asked, “now that the election is over and President Obama has been re-elected, how does this impact healthcare reform?”  It is a good question, and the answer will impact our clinical system, our providers, and our patients. Probably … Continue reading

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Hurricane Sandy and Hospital Operations

We are all well aware of the path of destruction that the recent hurricane brought to the Atlantic coast and the northeast.  Luckily, here in Syracuse, we were spared most of the ill effects of the very high winds, rain, … Continue reading

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