Safety First: Annual Physician Infection Prevention Review

Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms - (MDROs) are defined as microorganisms, predominantly bacteria, that are resistant to one or more classes of antimicrobial agents. Although the names of certain MDROs describe resistance to only one agent (e.g., MRSA, VRE), these pathogens are frequently resistant to most available antimicrobial agents.

WellStar Health System Patient Arm Band Conversion

In a continuing effort to create the safest environment for our patients, WellStar will follow the American Hospital Association’s recommendation for universal color-coding system for patient wristbands effective immediately. The new national color for fall prevention is yellow, and the goal is to have all at-risk patients identified with several yellow indicators.

WellStar Health System Compliance Hotline

WellStar Health System has established a compliance hotline with Global Compliance Services. The hotline serves as a resource for team members and Medical Staff to report instances of fraud waste and abuse. Concerns related to patient safety and quality of care may be reported via this hotline.