As an undergraduate and graduate student, I spent a fair amount of time listening to guest speakers in my healthcare courses. A common theme I found in many talks was the constant need for speakers to “put out fires” in their respective organizations. Although they spoke about strategic planning...
Today’s medical students are not learning enough about patient safety, the importance of teamwork and communication, and safety science, according to a new white paper released in March by the Lucian Leape Institute at the National Patient Safety Foundation. The report, Unmet Needs: Teaching...
Next time you’re brainstorming a way to engage staff in a patient safety–related fair or observance, consider creating a quilt. That’s what staff at Boone (IA) County Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital, did to promote Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW), which took place March 7–14,...
Staff members are often trained to report a potential medical error, or near-miss event. However, more often than not, these events go unreported. In 2003, The University of Texas (UT) System, made up of six health institutions, developed a system that allowed the anonymous reporting of close...
Core measures—they’re a part of the fabric of hospital life, particularly given their connection to CMS reimbursement numbers. All staff will have encountered core measures at some point, and have a basic understanding. But how do you ensure their knowledge level is up to date and sufficient to...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 21, Issue 5
The new guidelines contain information on the supervision of a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). They also include the supervision of anesthesiology assistants (AA) for those states that recognize this category of healthcare workers.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 21, Issue 5
In 2007, when The Joint Commission issued the Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) standard, most organizations were already collecting practitioner specific data and information to be used during re-credentialing.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 21, Issue 5
National Patient Safety Goal NPSG.15.01.01 requires that patients being treated for emotional or behavioral disorders be identified for the risk of suicide.
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 21, Issue 5
