Insights & News in Healthcare Safety

Think Like a Human Factors Engineer: Five Principles for Healthcare Leaders

The strongest safety improvements begin with better questions. Here are five principles that can reshape how you lead change. When something goes wrong in healthcare, the instinct is often to blame...

Practical Applications for Enhancing Hygiene in Long-Term Care: A Multidepartmental Approach to Infection Prevention

During the COVID-19 pandemic, long-term care facilities (LTCFs) showed a concerning increase in healthcare associated infections (HAIs). The unique needs of residents in LTCFs make them highly vuln...

Why Capital Equipment Planning Is the Next Frontier in Healthcare Finance

Capital equipment replacement in healthcare is no small feat. From imaging systems and surgical devices to hospital beds and HVAC systems, healthcare organizations rely heavily on expensive, durabl...

The Fragile State of Syringe Supply

You don’t expect to run out of syringes. Until you do. In recent years, syringe supply has become one of the most fragile links in the healthcare supply chain. From widespread recalls to resin shor...

10 Capital Planning Mistakes That Drain Budgets and Impact Patient Care

Healthcare capital planning is more than an annual budgeting exercise—it’s a strategic process that directly impacts patient care, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability. Yet for many...

Five Signs You're Overspending on Orthopedics (and How to Fix Them)

Orthopedic procedures represent one of the largest and fastest-growing cost centers in healthcare. From joint replacements to spinal surgeries, the implants and associated supplies carry hefty pric...

Turning Orthopedic Spend Conversations into Strategic Wins

Cost containment in orthopedics is a growing priority—but for many healthcare leaders, it’s also a growing source of tension. Engaging surgeons and vendors in cost conversations can feel uncomforta...

Impact of Single Use vs Reused/Reprocessed Devices in Hospitals: Free Download

One way healthcare providers attempt to reduce hospital-acquired infections is to discard medical devices following use, rather than disinfect and reuse them. However, manufacturing, distributing a...

From Risk to Resilience: How PSOs Help Build High Reliability Organizations

In today’s complex healthcare environment, the push toward becoming a High Reliability Organization (HRO) is not just aspirational—it is essential. HROs operate under the principle that even in ...