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
Patient Care
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?
Johns Hopkins approved to perform HIV-positive to HIV-positive organ transplants
Christine Durand, assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, and Dorey Segev in the Department of Surgery are PIs on the NIH grant that… Read More »Johns Hopkins approved to perform HIV-positive to HIV-positive organ transplants
Perl Discusses the Zika Virus on ABC News
Trish Perl, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, discusses the Zika virus with ABC News. See the video here: http://www.abc2news.com/news/health/dr-trish-perl-senior-epidemiologist-with-johns-hopkins-hospital-helps-put-the-issue-in-focus
Looking Ahead for Ambulatory Practices
Within the Department of Medicine we have a broad array of ambulatory practices, with diverse patients, practitioners and locations. This richness is our strength and… Read More »Looking Ahead for Ambulatory Practices
Kalyani named Co-Chair for the ADA’s Professional Practice Committee
Rita Kalyani, assistant professor in the Division of Endocrinology, has been asked to co-chair the American Diabetes Association's Professional Practice Committee (PPC). The PPC is… Read More »Kalyani named Co-Chair for the ADA’s Professional Practice Committee
ACP Dragon’s Lair: Breathing Fire into Health Care Transformation Application
The ACP is accepting applications for its inaugural event at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2016 to be held in Washington, DC on May 5.… Read More »ACP Dragon’s Lair: Breathing Fire into Health Care Transformation Application