hospital safety

As the investigation continues into the shooting death of a patient at Kennedy University Hospital in South Jersey - by her own husband - many Garden State residents are wondering about the safety and security of the New Jersey hospitals.

Not all hospitals are created equal, and patients can protect themselves from harm by demanding the best possible care. That message goes along with an updated scorecard on hospital safety.

New Jersey hospitals have achieved significant results in reducing cases of infection, pneumonia and other adverse situations, according to a new study.