Physician Leader Monthly July 2021
Dr. Baker pens JAMA Network editorial on racial disparities in COVID-19 mortality
A new study found that the mortality of Black individuals hospitalized with COVID was higher than for White individuals, and a substantial portion of the difference in mortality was explained by where patients were hospitalized and whether their infection occurred early during the pandemic. David W. Baker, MD, MPH, FACP, Executive Vice President for Health Care Quality Evaluation, The Joint Commission, wrote about the study in a recent JAMA Network editorial, "Breaking links in the Chain of Racial Disparities for COVID-19."
In other news…
- New collaboration with ACOG aims to address maternal health
- New R3 Reports on resuscitation standards for hospitals, critical access hospitals
- New workplace violence prevention requirements for hospitals, critical access hospitals
- New, revised Performance Improvement accreditation standards
- 2020 Eisenberg Award winners announced by Joint Commission, National Quality Forum
Blogs for Docs
Root Cause Analysis Tool Stands the Test of Time for Accredited Organizations During COVID-19: Remarkably, as we wade through the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the sentinel event information we received from our accredited organizations, most organizations still used the root cause analysis framework to report possible sentinel events.
More blogs for docs …
- Solving the Mental Health Crisis Through Community Collaboration
- Surgical Smoke Legislation Gaining Traction Across the Country
- The Role of System Accreditation Post-Pandemic
News Releases
Journal: A new study in the July issue evaluates the association between Positive Leadership WalkRounds (PosWR), and health care worker well-being and organizational safety culture. The study was completed at Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina.
Quick Safety: The new issue addresses how hospitals can safely implement patient use of personal insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring devices for their hospitalized diabetic patients.
New patient safety book available for free online: Written by Lucian Leape, MD, the book details the patient safety movement in the U.S. from the late 1980s to 2015 and includes a chapter on The Joint Commission. The book can be accessed online for free or purchased as a hardcover.
Media Wrap-up
Health care leaders call for action to prevent non-ventilator-associated, hospital-acquired pneumonia | The Medical News
More media …
- Council Post: 13 Agile Principles To Capitalize On | Forbes
- What IPs Need to Know About Ventilation | Infection Control Today
- Preparation for Survey: Tips for Infection Preventionists | Healthcare Hygiene Magazine
- TJC: ADC Tweaks, Other Tools Can Help Prevent Drug Diversion | Pharmacy Practice News
Multimedia Features
Podcast: Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity
Learn about the vision for this award from Ana McKee, MD, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, The Joint Commission. Interested in applying? The submission deadline has been extended to Aug. 6, 2021. [7:08]