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Hospitals and health systems are positioned to interrupt the cycle of violence in their patient population and communities.

Researchers examine sustainability of electronic efforts.

Proven methods for hospitals to improve hand-washing protocols.

Memorial Hermann and Virginia Mason health systems make big leaps in improving patient safety.

Eliminating such incidents requires continuous attention, Berwick says during the National Patient Safety Foundation’s annual conference.

Patient safety was a major focus of these efforts. As staff began to explore ways to improve, they uncovered an unexpected opportunity: staff uniforms.

Plus, heroin use disorder rate triples, and other stats.

Studies indicate that drug-resistant bacteria genes can be manipulated.

Strong post-acute care partnerships promise shorter length of stay, fewer readmissions, lower costs and higher quality.

Last month's Association for Community Health Improvement annual conference explored the tough questions, shared success stories and provided resources on violence prevention.