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Safety in numbers.

Authors :
Robeznieks, Andis
Source :
Modern Healthcare. 10/16/2006, Vol. 36 Issue 41, p12-14. 3p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article reports that the Leapfrog Group will unveil its list of the top 50 acute-care hospitals and the top nine children's hospitals in the U.S. in October 2006. The list will give health insurers added leverage in contract negotiations with hospitals and health systems. Leapfrog has also called for hospitals to adopt the National Quality Forum's 30 safe practices for better healthcare. Its latest survey, however, noted that many hospitals are still implementing basic safe practices.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01607480
Volume :
36
Issue :
41
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Modern Healthcare
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
22894389