Preparedness Activities for April
The BCU will be participating in two large-scale preparedness activities in April. On April 5, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) will… Read More »Preparedness Activities for April
Patient Care
Endoscopy Excels in Patient Experience and Employee Engagement Scores
*Pictured above: Patricia Gent and Sarah Disney The Endoscopy Unit within the Division of Gastroenterology has been hard at work improving conditions for both patients… Read More »Endoscopy Excels in Patient Experience and Employee Engagement Scores
The Move to Meyer
After the successful renovation of the Nelson building, the hospital has been busy renovating the 7th, 8th and 9th floors of the Meyer building. In the… Read More »The Move to Meyer
One Minute Guide to: Clostridium Difficile Testing
Updates in C Diff: Rapid Review of the 2018 IDSA Guidelines Q: Should I send stool for C. difficile testing for all my inpatients with… Read More »One Minute Guide to: Clostridium Difficile Testing
Gupta Reviews TB Prevention in Patients with HIV
Amita Gupta, associate professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and international health and deputy director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education at… Read More »Gupta Reviews TB Prevention in Patients with HIV
The Sepsis Core Measure
On October 1, 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission (TJC) launched a Sepsis Core Measure for all 4000… Read More »The Sepsis Core Measure
Welcome to BCU update!
This is where we will keep you updated on the Johns Hopkins Hospital Biocontainment Unit news, events and activities. The unit officially opened on May… Read More »Welcome to BCU update!
Bleary-eyed doctors may be better for patients
Let's say your mother requires a colon resection due to a small cancer and has to be admitted to one of two hospitals in town.… Read More »Bleary-eyed doctors may be better for patients
Partnering with Patients in Decision-Making: Continuing the Conversation at Johns Hopkins
Partnering with Patients in Decision-Making: Continuing the Conversation at Johns Hopkins will take place on June 1, 2016, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in… Read More »Partnering with Patients in Decision-Making: Continuing the Conversation at Johns Hopkins
GBR II – What’s next?
The new Global Budget Revenue (GBR) agreements seem to be working. Initial statewide data show hospital volume is declining and quality is improving. We are… Read More »GBR II – What’s next?