Hospital fountain blamed for Legionnaires’ outbreak

The most recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has been linked to a hospital lobby’s “water wall.” Read more

14 hospitals rack up $850k in fines for dangerous errors

California recently fined 14 hospitals a total of $850,000 for a variety of errors that put patients at risk.  Read more

Was nurse fired over her union organizing or poor performance?

A Boston hospital system has been accused of illegally firing a nurse who was trying to organize a union at her hospital.  Read more

Report: Trend of hiring more docs continues

Good employment news! If you’re a doctor…  Read more

Report: 86% of patient injuries go unreported

Hospitals’ incident reporting systems are only registering about 14% of patient injuries, according to a new study.  Read more

Building upgrades meant to improve ER wait times

More hospitals are taking concrete steps to shorten wait times in their emergency departments. Read more

How much security do hospitals really need?

In the wake of a series of violent incidents, hospitals are rethinking just how much security is enough to keep patients and staff safe. Read more

Older docs an option to solve physician shortage

Recruiters and HR pros may be overlooking a ready pool of talent that could help them fill positions left open due to the physician shortage. Read more

2012 outlook: real estate, construction and mergers on the increase

Here’s another sign of a rosier outlook for health care in the next few years: Industry experts expect to see more activity in construction and mergers.  Read more

Joint Commission warns against fatigue’s role in adverse events

Longer shifts aren’t just a pain for doctors and nurses — they’re putting patients at risk.  Read more

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