Hospital
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Study suggests improvements for ‘care transitions’ in hospitals
Special care needs to be taken during patient transfers within hospitals, according to a study by a researcher from Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJun 8, 2015
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Leapfrog Group gives VUH an ‘A’ for patient safety
Vanderbilt University Hospital recently earned an “A” Hospital Safety Score from the Leapfrog Group, placing VUH among the safest hospitals in the nation. Read MoreJul 12, 2012
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Nurse staffing levels linked to patient mortality risk
A new study finds that when nurses' workloads increase during shifts because of high patient turnover, mortality risk also increases. Read MoreMar 17, 2011