Patient Safety Blog

Letter from the Chairman, November 2020

November 2, 2020

Dear Readers, The third wave of COVID-19 has hit the United States and most of the world.  What have we learned so far? Firstly, COVID-19 is very contagious and is spread mainly [...]

A Father’s Journey to Sepsis Legislation

October 26, 2020 | 8 minute read

By: Olivia Lounsbury, Clinical Research Coordinator

A parent should never have to watch their child die after they’ve been asking repeatedly for help, screaming to be heard, with no response.  “Why is her fever so high?” “Why does [...]

Letter from the Chairman, October 2020

October 6, 2020

Dear Readers, September was a very active month for the Patient Safety Movement Foundation! The World Health Organization (WHO) celebrated the 2nd Annual World Patient Safety Day on September 17th, 2020.  World [...]

For Patients: 11 take homes from the #uniteforsafecare virtual event

September 23, 2020 | 7 minute read

By: Ariana Longley, Chief Operating Officer, Patient Safety Movement Foundation The World Health Organization has designated September 17 as World Patient Safety Day — a day, every year, to raise awareness [...]

CLABSI Prevention Case Study: Overcoming Organizational Barriers to Enhance Patient Safety

September 9, 2020 | 7 minute read

By: Olivia Lounsbury, Clinical Research Coordinator, Patient Safety Movement Foundation A Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) in just one patient can result in as much as $56,000 for payers, due to [...]

Letter from the Chairman, September 2020

September 3, 2020

Dear Readers, This month, we will celebrate the 2nd annual World Patient Safety Day designated by the World Health Organization. The Patient Safety Movement will be participating by hosting a free [...]

A perception-based analysis of the contributors to medical error: Understanding current state, leveraging findings, and applying results to push forward for patient safety

August 8, 2020 | 14 minute read

By: Olivia Lounsbury, Clinical Research Coordinator, Patient Safety Movement Foundation Ariana Longley, Chief Operating Officer, Patient Safety Movement Foundation Donna Prosser, Chief Clinical Officer, Patient Safety Movement Foundation Jannicke Mellin-Olsen, Board Member, Patient [...]

Letter from the Chairman, August 2020

August 6, 2020

Dear Readers, As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, what have we learned about stopping it? The basics: wear a face mask, wash your hands, and practice social distancing.   In communities where people [...]

Improving Oral Care Adherence for NV-HAP Prevention: The National VA HAPPEN (Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Prevention by Engaging Nurses) Initiative

August 4, 2020 | 5 minute read

By: Olivia Lounsbury, Clinical Research Coordinator, Patient Safety Movement Foundation Shannon Munro, PhD, APRN, NP-C, VA Diffusion of Excellence Initiative Hospital-acquired pneumonia, whether device associated or not, is the number one hospital-acquired [...]

Letter from the Chairman, July 2020

July 2, 2020

Dear Readers, The release of restrictions, and the reopening of business in states that appeared to have COVID-19 under control, has resulted in a massive increase both in positive tests but [...]