Jay Kumar

Boston

Editor-in-Chief at Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare

Editor-in-Chief at EHS Daily Advisor

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PSQH Quick Poll 2025: Taking the Pulse of Healthcare Risk Management

1 week ago | psqh.com | Jay Kumar

By Jay KumarAs part of Health Care Risk Management Week, PSQH reached out to our readers with a few questions about how healthcare organizations are dealing with managing risks. The Quick Poll had a total of 47 respondents. Thanks to our sponsors Inovalon, Origami Risk, and SAI360. Biggest risks facing healthcare organizationsAsked about the leading risks facing their organizations, 74% of respondents said their biggest risk was workforce retention, up 2% from a year ago.
PSQH Innovation Awards Winner: St. Bernard Hospital Improves Sepsis Care and Reduces Mortality Rates

1 week ago | psqh.com | Jay Kumar

By Jay KumarEditor's note: The seventh annual PSQH Innovation Awards recognize healthcare organizations who overcame patient safety or quality improvement challenges. In this article, we highlight the winning submission from St. Bernard Hospital in Chicago. The challengeIn St. Bernard's submission, Joanne Igney, Director of Quality, wrote that sepsis care was a multifaceted challenge rooted in both internal resistance and the complexity of sepsis care compliance.
EHS On Tap E256: Preparing for Summer Workplace Safety Risks

1 week ago | ehsdailyadvisor.com | Jay Kumar

On episode 256 of EHS On Tap, Clare Epstein, General Manager of Commercial at Vector Solutions, talks about preparing for summer workplace safety risks. Clare Epstein serves as General Manager, Commercial, at Vector Solutions, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience working with safety training and technology solutions.
DISCO DEEWANE BOLLYWOOD BOAT PARTY on Saturday 28th June 2025 at 6pm

2 weeks ago | eventbrite.co.uk | Nick Neroy |Jay Kumar

DISCO DEEWANE SUMMER BOLLYWOOD BOAT PARTY of 2025 is on Saturday 28th June 2025 from 6.00pm till 10.30 pm from Temple Pier.
Infographic: Overhead Crane Safety Tips

2 weeks ago | ehsdailyadvisor.com | Jay Kumar

Cranes are very large and dangerous machines, so there are many safety considerations when using them. One of those is fall protection when servicing or climbing on an overhead crane. Here’s what you need to know about overhead crane safety and fall protection. Visit the Occupational Safety & Health Administration for more information about crane safety, including fall protection.
EHS On Tap E255: The Importance of EHS Networking

2 weeks ago | ehsdailyadvisor.com | Jay Kumar

On episode 255 of EHS On Tap, Branden Raczkowski, Director of the Safety Knights online forum, talks about the importance of networking for EHS professionals. Branden Raczkowski is Director of Safety Knights, the online home for safety professionals who are done with the noise and ready for real conversations. A former EHS Manager, he’s now focused on building community, sharing knowledge, and making sure safety folks never have to go it alone.
Infographic: Silica Exposure Prevention

3 weeks ago | ehsdailyadvisor.com | Jay Kumar

Silicosis is a lung disease that can affect people who work in mines and are exposed to airborne dust. There is no cure for silicosis, making prevention of the disease essential. Here’s what you need to know about preventing silica exposure. Visit the CDC’s Silicosis and Silica Safe Work Practices pages for more information.
EHS On Tap E254: Leaning Into EHS Leadership Skills

3 weeks ago | ehsdailyadvisor.com | Jay Kumar

On episode 254 of EHS On Tap, Linden Terpstra, CEO and founder of EHS Support Source, talks about developing EHS leadership skills. Linden Terpstra is the CEO and Founder at EHS Support Source, an interactive online service that makes it faster and easier for businesses to find and hire environmental, health and safety (EHS) third-party experts.
Infographic: Safe Patient Handling

4 weeks ago | ehsdailyadvisor.com | Jay Kumar

Of all the workplace hazards in hospitals and other healthcare organizations, patient handling is the greatest work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) risk factor for healthcare workers. Here’s a portion of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) self-assessment to help identify existing strengths in patient handling and identify opportunities for improvement. Visit OSHA’s Safe Patient Handling: A Self-Assessment for more information.
Is Your Organization Prepared for TEAM?

1 month ago | psqh.com | Jay Kumar

By Matt PhillionThe Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) is set to launch on January 1, 2026, and healthcare providers face a looming deadline to prepare. This mandatory model is intended to advance the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center's prior work on episode-based alternative payment models and will run for five years, ending in December 2030.