Outcomes for certain surgical procedures have been linked with volume: hospitals performing a high number of procedures demonstrate better outcomes than do low-volume centers. This study examines the effect of volume on hepatic and renal transplant outcomes. Data from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients were analyzed for transplants performed from 1996-2000. Transplant centers were...

objective: the article arises from a research project investigating the effectiveness of safety training on changing attitudes toward safety issues. followed by the training intervention was observed that employees’ helplessness decreased. the researchers have come to the idea of investigating how safety training can reduce perceived helplessness. thus, this research examined the effectiveness ...

Inherent Challenges in the Safety Net In contrast to the private sector, networks based on safety-net systems are less common for a number of reasons. Safety-net providers typically consist of local government health care facilities, Federally-Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and other private entities, including clinics and providers willing to provide free or reduced-cost care to lowincome u...

requires varying degrees of care and intervention because it affects individuals in different ways. To improve the quality and safety of care for patients with complex strokes—who require more specialized diagnostic testing, interventions, and care than those receiving care at Primary Stroke Centers (PSCs)—The Joint Commission developed a new Disease-Specific Care Advanced Certification program...

18-Year Summary of Pregnancy Outcomes English Willis, MD; Ann Marko, BSN, RN; Mona Marin, MD; Sonja Rasmussen, MD; Stephanie R. Bialek, MD, MPH; Ann Redfield, MSN, RN; Maureen Mcgee, BSN, RN; Adrian Dana, MD; Clinical Safety and Risk Management, Merck Research Laboratories, Merck and Co., Inc., North Wales, PA; Division of Viral Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA;...