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A Closer Look at The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Proposed Patient Safety Structural Measure

Beterra

Patient safety is a critical component of healthcare quality. Despite significant advancements, preventable harm remains a significant concern in healthcare settings. Each domain contains multiple statements that capture the essential structural and cultural elements of patient safety.

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CDC Launches Blog Series on Patient Safety

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While many would agree this is accurate, we should take it a step further and define it as “a discipline and a responsibility in the healthcare sector.” Patient safety is an urgent, global public health concern,

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10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit Begins

Patient Safety Movement

On the first day of the Summit, global patient safety leaders call for increased urgency in reducing preventable deaths. I’m very optimistic that we’re really going to see a difference in healthcare,” he said. Healthcare is far too unsafe,” said Berwick. “A Irvine, Calif., Irvine, Calif.,

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Collette Health Appoints Christine Gall as Chief Nursing Officer

HIT Consultant

In this pivotal role, Gall will be instrumental in furthering Collette Health’s mission of integrating virtual patient safety solutions to prevent falls and adverse events while enhancing patient outcomes.

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Newsletter, March 2024

Patient Safety Movement

“I believe in data transparency, and it is unacceptable that we lack clarity on the true number of patient harm events.” Early detection coupled with a healthy diet and exercise could prevent over 90% of deaths caused by this type of cancer. The Patient Safety Movement Foundation will be well represented.

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Newsletter, November 2023

Patient Safety Movement

Four out of five of these pregnancy deaths were considered preventable.2,3 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Four in 5 Pregnancy-Related Deaths in the U.S. Are Preventable.”, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2023. 2,3 We must improve access to good maternity care. Michael A.E. Blanchi, D.W.,

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When One Size Doesn’t Fit All: PPE Fit and Equity in Health Care

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Mia Frederick (contractor, TANAQ) is a writer for CDC’s Project Firstline in the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion. Infection control, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is an essential part of healthcare worker and patient safety.