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Measuring patient safety – a slideshow

Medical Economics

Watchdog group praises CMS rule with ‘groundbreaking’ measures of patient safety in hospitals.

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AI in Healthcare: Improving Patient Safety

Performance Health

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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Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2024

Performance Health

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.

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The State of Patient Safety 2024

Performance Health

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.

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The Nursing Shortage and Patient Safety

Relias

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.

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Build Safety Culture During Patient Safety Awareness Week

Relias

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.

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Study Finds Link Between Workplace and Patient Safety Culture

Performance Health

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.