According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water.

The Joint Commission issued a new Sentinel Event Alert today that addresses the risks of accidental medical tubing misconnections that can cause severe patient injury or death.

This sentinel event-related data, reported to The Joint Commission from our accredited organizations, demonstrates the need of the Joint Commission and accredited health care organizations to continue to address these serious adverse events.

Health technology hazards can come in many forms.

Adapting Aviation’s ‘Sterile Cockpit Rule’ to Improve Patient Safety in the OR