Measuring patient safety – a slideshow
Medical Economics
AUGUST 6, 2024
Watchdog group praises CMS rule with ‘groundbreaking’ measures of patient safety in hospitals.
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Medical Economics
AUGUST 6, 2024
Watchdog group praises CMS rule with ‘groundbreaking’ measures of patient safety in hospitals.
Performance Health
JUNE 17, 2024
The integration of AI in healthcare is transforming the way we diagnose, treat, and ensure patient safety. As we usher in this new era of technology-enhanced care, understanding its potential and challenges is crucial for advancing care delivery and patient outcomes.
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Performance Health
MARCH 27, 2024
As medical technologies and treatments evolve this year, patient safety remains a crucial concern. Recognizing the importance of staying vigilant about emerging threats, the independent nonprofit organization ECRI has identified the top 10 patient safety concerns for 2024.
Performance Health
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The ever-evolving landscape of patient safety , shaped by recent challenges, learnings, and new policies, stands at a pivotal point in 2024. This article, enriched with expert insights, offers a comprehensive overview of the current state and emerging trends in patient safety as we navigate through the year.
Relias
MARCH 4, 2024
Because of these ongoing trends, healthcare organizations and the nursing community must work collaboratively to find ways to examine the link between the nursing shortage and patient safety. Patient safety is a fundamental goal of all health care. But recruiting is not the only way to help mitigate staffing shortfalls.
Relias
MARCH 16, 2022
How’s your organization doing in keeping your patients safe? Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 13-19, 2022, so it’s a good time to ask this question and make an honest assessment of where you stand. What is Patient Safety Awareness Week? To Improve Patient Safety, Culture is Everything.
Performance Health
JUNE 3, 2024
A groundbreaking study published in “BMC Health Services Research” reveals a fundamental link between patient safety culture and the safety cultures of hospital providers and staff.
Performance Health
MARCH 25, 2024
The concept of personalized healthcare has significantly evolved in recent years, marking a departure from the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to a more tailored method of patient care.
Performance Health
JANUARY 24, 2024
Health information technology (Health IT) has been having a remarkable impact on patient safety. In recent years, advancement in health IT innovations has revolutionized how healthcare is delivered, making it more efficient, accurate, and most importantly, safer for patients.
Northwest Suburban College
JULY 11, 2024
Dental Assistants play a crucial role in maintaining infection control and patient safety within dental practices. They are responsible for ensuring that the dental office adheres to strict protocols and standards to minimize the risk of infection and protect the well-being of both patients and staff.
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
MARCH 15, 2024
Challenges with health technology adoption and reductions in maternal services could also threaten patient safety this year, according to an ECRI study.
Relias
OCTOBER 10, 2023
One of the most effective ways to reduce this number is by focusing on patient safety in nursing. For many hospitals, achieving better outcomes begins with the implementation of improved patient safety protocols. What is patient safety in nursing? How do nurses ensure patient safety in the care setting?
Performance Health
JANUARY 8, 2024
Patient safety is a fundamental principle in healthcare, and risk assessment tools play a crucial role in bolstering it. These tools provide a snapshot of a patient’s current health status, allowing healthcare providers to identify potential risks and implement measures to prevent safety events.
Performance Health
MARCH 18, 2024
While these acquisitions infuse much-needed financial resources, concerns exist about potential impacts on patient care and staff working conditions. Read on to discover practices private equity hospitals can implement to enhance patient safety goals.
Minority Nurse
MARCH 11, 2024
Nurses put a priority on keeping their patients safe and Patient Safety Awareness Week , which takes place March 10-16 this year, helps focus attention on this important part of any healthcare provider’s job. No matter how much attention nurses give to patient safety, there is always room to make improvements.
Performance Health
APRIL 22, 2024
This blog focuses on empowering nurse leadership to take the lead in ensuring patient safety. We’ll explore strategies to elevate nurse leaders, underscoring their pivotal role in improving patient well-being.
Medical Gas Compliance
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Do you want to improve patient safety in your healthcare organization? The smallest improvement may have a large impact on patient safety. As a hospital leader or healthcare facility manager, you are held accountable for managing effective care while maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Minority Nurse
MARCH 13, 2023
Patient safety depends on many preventative steps, and many of those steps must be followed meticulously. The report, published in the journal Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , reinforces how the simplest act of hand washing and proper hand hygiene can have a significant impact on patient safety.
Performance Health
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Generative AI in healthcare , through its ability to create new data and simulations, offers unprecedented opportunities for medical breakthroughs and improving patient safety. By leveraging generative AI in healthcare , organizations can predict, prevent, and manage health risks with unprecedented precision and efficiency.
Relias
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
But the effect of long nurse work hours on patient safety is an area of concern. Despite the perks of a 12-hour workday, the impacts of 12-hour vs. eight-hour nursing shifts on patient outcomes can be significant. Many concerns with 12-hour shifts are tied to nurse overtime and patient safety.
Medical Gas Compliance
AUGUST 3, 2023
Patient safety is a critical element of an efficient and effective healthcare facility. Every year, The Joint Commission's (TJC) safety goals are updated to provide the highest standard of care for patients. This article discusses the emerging patient safety issues and what action you can take to address them.
Relias
MARCH 17, 2023
Patient Safety Awareness Week, sponsored by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement , is the perfect time to review the Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals. For 2023, its list of patient safety goals for hospitals includes the following: Identify patients correctly. Use medicines safely.
Electronic Health Reporter
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
The article How Connectivity Can Improve Patient Safety During COVID-19 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. In recent weeks the U.S. has experienced a significant increase in new COVID-19 cases. For healthcare facilities in these regions, this is a constant reminder that things are […].
Electronic Health Reporter
JUNE 5, 2019
The article Overlays: Eradicating One of Healthcare’s Greatest Patient Safety Issues appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. The introduction of overlays into a medical record system can be so subtle that they often go unnoticed until one causes an adverse event, HIPAA violation or billing error—making them a […].
Relias
MAY 24, 2023
Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. Conversely, inadequate staffing negatively impacts nurse safety and patient safety.
Relias
MAY 24, 2023
Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. Conversely, inadequate staffing negatively impacts nurse safety and patient safety.
Performance Health
JULY 16, 2024
As we navigate new challenges and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as consider the significant increase in digital transformation and the application of artificial intelligence (AI), using data to gain insights quickly and deploy resources effectively is increasingly important.
Electronic Health Reporter
JANUARY 5, 2022
The article The Impact of Tech Devices On Care Staff, Hospitals and Patient Safety appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. The pandemic is highlighting how difficulties with technology are stressing out healthcare employees and negatively affecting the quality of care. It’s a problematic situation, though in […].
Performance Health
MARCH 7, 2024
Moving into 2024, the landscape of patient and healthcare employee safety has undergone significant transformations. This year marks a pivotal moment where new healthcare laws and regulations have been introduced to better protect those at the heart of healthcare: the patients and the professionals who care for them.
We Care Online
OCTOBER 31, 2024
From patient safety to avoiding medical errors, you have to be efficient in all aspects of efficiency. To ensure quality, many people wonder how to keep patients safe in hospitals. According to the World Health Organization, medical errors or inefficient staff harm thousands of patients annually.
Medical Economics
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
New measure will be a monumental step forward away from preventable medical harm and toward better patient care.
Medical Economics
MARCH 14, 2024
What are the biggest safety challenges patients face?
Medical Economics
MAY 14, 2024
The top news stories in medicine today.
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
This began to feel like a turning point in the power of the patient voice in federal health policy related to patient safety, medical AI and patient empowerment.
Performance Health
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
With each spoken instruction or transferred patient file, the risk of error lurks, potentially leading to dire consequences for patient safety, operational efficiency, and legal standing. Miscommunication in healthcare can be a matter of life and death. In such high-stakes settings, effective incident management is crucial.
Patient Approved
MARCH 9, 2015
In healthcare industries this positive impact quickly trickles down to patients, suggesting the importance of leadership connecting effectively with staff. Any CEO can sit in an office and contemplate patient safety and satisfaction by poring over informative data and monthly reports. Catherine Miller, R.N.,
Forbes Healthcare
JUNE 25, 2024
Cincinnati Children’s is a patient safety unicorn, a place where achieving zero patient harm is a genuine cornerstone of the corporate culture.
Forbes Healthcare
MAY 30, 2024
It will take enhanced detection, public awareness and strict regulations to protect patient safety. Deepfakes threaten healthcare by spreading misinformation.
Practice Index
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Practices urged to adopt new patient safety measures Practices in England are being encouraged to adopt new measures to protect patient safety. NHS England wants practices to appoint patient safety leads and to use a Learn from Patient Safety Events service to record incidents of harm.
Serenity Nurse Aide Academy
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Patient safety is critical in the healthcare industry , and effective medical training is key to ensuring that patients receive the best possible care. Moreover, this training fosters a strong understanding of teamwork, which is essential in healthcare environments where patient safety relies on coordinated efforts.
The Healthcare Blog
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
There may well be a discussion about an election.
Performance Health
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Improving patient outcomes remains a central goal for healthcare providers. With the integration of cutting-edge incident reporting software , hospitals and clinics are not only elevating patient safety but are also revolutionizing the way healthcare teams communicate and commit to continuous improvement.
Medical Economics
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The top news stories in medicine today.
Performance Health
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
This case study showcases how West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital revolutionized its clinical peer review and incident reporting processes by implementing Performance Health Partners’ software, leading to dramatic improvements in efficiency, patient safety, and administrative agility.
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