Researchers grade one of the longest-running report cards for hospitals — and find it needs a tuneup.

The US is currently facing a nationwide blood shortage. Learn about the blood donation process, how to donate blood, and see what happens to donated blood.

A U-M physician answers the question: Is the 5 second rule true? Learn when eating food off the floor is dangerous and see other 5 second rule experiments.

Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative uses healthcare big data to improve infection prevention. See big data being used to improve surgical patient safety.

The FDA banned several ingredients in antibacterial soap including triclosan. Here's what experts are saying about proper hand washing technique after the ban.

University of Michigan researchers reflect on Donabedian's paper "Evaluating the Quality of Medical Care." Learn about its lasting impact on health care.

U-M researchers question whether patient safety surveys actually measure how well a hospital is keeping patients safe. Learn more on patient safety culture.

Bladder Bundle combines protocols, checklists, and training to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections in hospitals. See the results of the study.

A study done at a PAC facility in Southeast Michigan revealed that one in four seniors is bringing along stowaways from the hospital to their next stop.