What is Project IDEATE?

How best can you design an outcomes based agreement (OBA)? What are the key factors to consider? Project IDEATE is a “cross-disciplinary collaboration between National Health Service (NHS) Wales, industry and academia” with the aim to develop and refine OBA models. What were the key factors IDEATE considered for an OBA? Feasibility: Identify parameters to…

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Hospital Cleaning Procedures and Methods

Considerations for Developing Hospital Cleaning Procedures and Methods Elements of the Process The cleaning process depends on the people, protocols, and products involved. With various surfaces, equipment, and intricate designs, the hospital setting presents a unique challenge. In addition to creating efficient protocols and using effective products to clean and disinfect, hospitals must empower associates to…

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Will 2025 Be the Year of Patient Burnout?

As we look toward the new year, a key step is bringing together stakeholders to better understand how burnout can affect a person’s ability to engage in self-care and collaborative care — and how to develop proactive, person-centered solutions that get to the root causes of distress before they lead to detrimental disengagement. The post…

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