Safe Patient Limits Act in Illinois would limit nurse-to-patient ratios
A proposal in Illinois would limit the number of patients nurses can care for at once. The Safe Patient Limits Act (HB2604) provides the maximum number of patients that may be assigned to a ...
Expanding scope of practice takes the eye off patient safety | Opinion
House Bill 449 would vastly expand the scope of practice for optometrists, who usually see you for your annual eye exam.
Biometric Update9d
U.S. lawmakers look to improve patient privacy, safety with MATCH IT Act
The bipartisan legislation aims to reduce patient misidentification while promoting interoperability between healthcare systems.
Becker's Hospital Review9d
A roadmap to quality + compliance: Insights to excel in patient safety
As healthcare leaders increasingly focus on building a culture of safety, CMS’ Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM) has emerged as a cornerstone for achieving and sustaining compliance with ...
The Manila Times10d
Bipartisan Representatives Reintroduce MATCH IT Act of 2025
The MATCH IT Act would address the problem of patient misidentification within the healthcare ecosystem while improving ...