Lessons Learned From the RaDonda Vaught Case
Change does not happen overnight; it takes time, strategy, and concerted effort. Take the U.S. commercial aviation industry, for instance. Over the past 20 years, the sector has decreased its overall fatality rates by 95%. This was achieved with the support of the Federal Aviation Administration, which worked with the industry to form a number of programs that monitor for and ensure compliance, like the Commercial Aviation Safety Team.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 55 – Lessons Learned From the Vaught Case
On episode 55 of PSQH: The Podcast, Dr. Michael Ramsay, CEO of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation, talks about lessons learned from the RaDonda Vaught case and how to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Urgent Call Made to Improve Patient Safety
Patient safety has been a pressing issue in healthcare since 1999, with the publication of the landmark report To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System. Despite two decades of attention, estimates of annual patient deaths due to medical errors have risen steadily to as many as 440,000 lives, a figure that was reported in the Journal of Patient Safety in 2013.
New TJC FAQ Addresses Shortage in Imaging Contrast
As a critical shortage in imaging contrast continues to impact healthcare organizations across the nation, The Joint Commission (TJC) has issued guidance about shortage management and conservation.
Leapfrog Group: 33% of U.S. Hospitals Earn “A” Grade for Patient Safety
The Leapfrog Group released its latest grades for hospital patient safety. The analysis utilizes more than 30 measures, including the PSI 90 Patient Safety and Adverse Events composite, which features 10 component measures. The Leapfrog Group was founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers of healthcare. The nonprofit group publishes reports on hospital patient safety in the fall and the spring.
Creating a culture of safety: how to identify bullying and work to prevent it among nursing staff
By Adele Webb, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN The definition of bullying is straightforward: it’s the repeated, health-harming mistreatment of one or more persons by one or more perpetrators. It’s when individuals engage in behaviors that negatively impact others and their daily responsibilities. And there is often a power dynamic at play between those bullying … Continued
Patient Safety Awareness Week Resources From PSQH
Here’s a recap of the content we ran for Patient Safety Awareness Week. Thanks to our partners this week for their support: GOJO, the makers of Purell; Nuance; PDC; and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.
IAC Accredited Facilities Are Committed to Providing Safe, Quality Care
By Tamara Sloper Now more than ever, patients are seeking evidence of quality and safety in their health care settings. The ongoing pandemic has heightened awareness amongst patients as they seek to ensure that they are receiving medical care in facilities that are following established safety protocols and procedures. Facilities that have earned accreditation by … Continued
PSQH Quick Poll: Taking the Pulse of Patient Safety
As part of PSQH’s celebration of Patient Safety Awareness Week, we decided to reach out to our readers with a few questions to find out the state of patient safety efforts in 2022. Part of PSQH’s Patient Safety Awareness Week activities, this PSQH Quick Poll is presented in partnership with GOJO – the makers of Purell, Nuance, PDC, and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. The Quick Poll had a total of 210 respondents.
How an Anesthesiologist Discovered a Simple Patient Safety Tool
By Christopher Walters, M.D. During my 20 years as an anesthesiologist, I’ve appreciated the field of anesthesiology for being a leader in improving patient safety through technological innovation and training. Ten years ago, my own personal interest in patient safety innovation was heightened when I had the unfortunate experience of a patient medication administration … Continued