Articles

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21, Issue 3

Office of Civil Rights reminds planners to consider at-risk populations

February 18, 2020
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

Remember that the population you serve in a catastrophic emergency might include patients with disabilities or limited English proficiency.

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21, Issue 3

ECRI: 2020 health tech hazards

February 11, 2020
Infection Control, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

In its annual publication of the top 10 health technology hazards facing healthcare, the ECRI Institute lists the top five to be aware of in 2020:

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21, Issue 3

Soap vs. superbugs

February 11, 2020
Infection Control, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

Bathe patients with chlorhexidine soap to stop drug-resistant infections

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21, Issue 3

Close the loop on test results

February 4, 2020
Patient Safety, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

By Brian Ward

In December, The Joint Commission (TJC) released Quick Safety Issue 52: Advancing Safety With Closed-Loop Communication of Test Results. Closed-loop communication means that every test result is sent, received, and addressed in a timely manner, and the patient is notified of...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21, Issue 2

Report: Follow Protocols to Help Fight Opioid Addictions

January 28, 2020
Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

A new report from medical liability insurer Coverys takes a close look at the growing epidemic of opioid addictions and the high-severity injuries, including death, that the problem causes every year.

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21, Issue 2

Creating a culture of safety

January 21, 2020
Leadership & Finance, Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

The better alternative for keeping a medical clinic safe is to create an environment where everyone looks out for each other and holds each other accountable for safety. 

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21, Issue 2

Sepsis Alliance launches institute to improve quality of care for deadly infection

January 14, 2020
Infection Control, Quality & Errors

The Sepsis Institute will offer training for healthcare professionals across the continuum of care

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21, Issue 2

Excerpt: Building a High Reliability Organization

January 14, 2020
Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors

The following excerpt comes from chapter 6 of the HCPro book, Building a High Reliability Organization: A Toolkit for Success.

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21, Issue 2

Virtual reality could improve surgical safety

January 7, 2020
Patient Safety, Quality & Errors

Fewer cadavers needed to train for surgical procedures

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21, Issue 2

It’s time for healthcare organizations to take ownership of burnout

January 2, 2020
Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors, Healthcare Staff

The World Health Organization has recently defined burnout as an official medical diagnosis.

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