By Olivia Lounsbury, Clinical Intern, Patient Safety Movement Foundation
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States (Makary and Daniel, 2016). Putting patients first — listening to [...]
We don’t have to board a flight with a flight advocate, but we do need to enter the hospital with a patient advocate. This is because health care works best [...]
“Clean Hands Save Lives.” It’s a simple phrase and a scientific fact that has shaped the life and mission of leading hand hygiene expert, Professor Didier Pittet, MD, MS, CBE. [...]
Two Examples of How Structured Hand-off Communication Reduces Preventable Harm
As healthcare has evolved and become more specialized, patients are likely to encounter more handoffs than just a few generations ago. Ineffective [...]
Dear Readers,
This month I want to share with you some history about this newsletter. As a patient safety foundation that was created to connect the dots between stakeholders in healthcare, [...]
Dear Readers,
This month I’m proud that our Spotlight is focused on one of our first committed hospitals, Baylor University Medical Center, and their success in implementing the Actionable Patient Safety [...]
