Black Hills Surgical Hospital Ranked #1 Hospital In The Nation For Second Consecutive Year For Major Orthopedic Surgery In Both Medical Excellence And Patient Safety Rankings
For the second year in a row, Black Hills Surgical Hospital (BHSH) has been ranked as the #1 Hospital in the Nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery for Medical Excellence by CareChex®.
Know Your Enemy
Each year, the Emergency Care Research Institute issues its Top 10 Health Patient Safety Concerns. Their most recent report identifies the top ten concerns to be aware of now.
Breaking Down the New Rules on Patient Access to Medical Records
In the era of open access, patient portals, and new information blocking rules, patients now have the ability to demand documentation of their visits with medical providers. Find out what the new rules mean for providers, including common records to which patients don't have access
Six Ways to Minimize Medical Liability Risk
When it comes to medical liability risks, you can never overemphasize prevention. The best way to avoid adverse outcomes is implementing measures that prevent them from happening in the first place. Read on for a list of six ways to be proactive and minimize your liability.
Can We Talk?
What skills make a good clinician? To answer, many of us begin by listing technical skills like “They always start IVs on the first try,” organizational skills like “Their appointments always run on time” or indications of satisfaction, “Residents and families always have the best things to say about them.” The last time you considered your clinical skills or those of your colleagues, did communication skills come to mind? Rarely do we think of communication skills when asked to describe clinical skills, yet failure to communicate critical information in a timely manner or to speak up about a concerning observation can lead to devastating outcomes.