Patient Safety Movement

JUNE 2, 2023

President Clinton calls for a culture of conversion to promote patient safety in healthcare. June 2, 2023 — President Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States, headlined day two of the 10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit, presented by the Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF).

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Patient Safety Movement

JUNE 1, 2023

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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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 21, 2023

Shameem Hameed, CEO of blueBriX Now more than ever, the healthcare sector is under pressure to curb rising costs, increase accessibility, alleviate issues caused by worker shortages, and improve both clinician and patient outcomes. Increasingly, there is a challenge of transparency in reimbursement models within healthcare.

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Icanotes

JANUARY 17, 2023

When done right, providers stay on the same page and get a complete picture of a patient's health to help guide treatment and analyze results. Reimbursement processes go smoothly, and providers reduce litigation risks. But when errors appear, they can cause significant problems and even risk the patient's safety or privacy.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 26, 2024

Syed Ali, Founder and CEO of EZO The sector that is perhaps the most critical candidate for digital transformation is the healthcare sector – the US healthcare system wastes approximately $1 trillion a year and most of it is due to administrative complexity leading to a wastage in medical supplies and equipment.

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p3care

MAY 30, 2023

In the constantly evolving healthcare landscape, prioritizing patient safety is of utmost importance. With proper healthcare credentialing services, the providers can mitigate any legal risks as well. So, the credentialing process lays the foundation for a provider’s successful future.

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p3care

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Now, it’s truly the clinicians’ responsibility to take part in the healthcare improvement battle with full spirit. The implementation of value-based care in a wide healthcare system was one motive. Healthcare providers were working day and night to provide the ultimate patient care to everyone.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 13, 2023

Pat Hurley, VP and General Manager, Americas at Acronis The protected health information (PHI) entrusted to healthcare providers is more valuable than credit card numbers to cyber criminals. Healthcare organizations are spending less on technology than those in other sectors. Lean IT staff. Fragmented security architecture.

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CDC

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

This blog is a part of a series that CDC launched to highlight the importance of patient safety by providing educational information and simple ways to help people stay informed on public safety topics. Read the blog below, authored by Christian John Lillis, to learn more about the potential harms of antibiotic overuse.

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Patient Safety Movement

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In honor of World Health Organization World Patient Safety Day 2023, the Patient Safety Movement Foundation hosted a webinar dedicated to the theme of “Empowering Patients.” Sue Robins, BA : a Canadian healthcare activist who has held family leadership positions with the B.C.

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Patient Safety Movement

JANUARY 1, 2023

There were several key changes this year for the Patient Safety Movement Foundation. Along with our Founder, Joe Kiani, we are laser focused on achieving a safer healthcare system, with zero preventable harm—both for patients and clinicians. Dr. Sanaz Massoumi joined us as the Chief Operating Officer.

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Patient Safety Movement

MAY 18, 2023

The First Post-Covid In-Person World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit June 1-2, 2023 – Newport Beach, California Please join us at the 10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit. The Summit’s focus is on eliminating preventable harm for both patients and healthcare workers.

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Cloud Blogs

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Clinician burnout is one of the most significant and urgent challenges facing the healthcare industry today. According to an American Medical Association survey of nearly 21,000 healthcare professionals, almost half reported at least one symptom of burnoutand 43 percent said they suffer from work overload.

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Patient Safety Movement

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This was an excellent meeting focused on medication safety. 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. Michael A.E.

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Patient Safety Movement

JUNE 28, 2023

President Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, joined us again and demonstrated his strong commitment to patient safety. We have much to do to make healthcare safe! The event fostered a high-level exchange of ideas and initiatives to improve global patient safety. In the United States, about 6.9

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Patient Safety Movement

DECEMBER 1, 2022

And it’s largely preventable—if not the disease itself (in the case of Type 2 diabetes) then at least the most severe outcomes. Managing diabetes as early as possible is key, which is why this year’s theme for National Diabetes Month is building a healthcare team. Get Routine Care to Stay Healthy : Regular checkups are paramount.

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Patient Safety Movement

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

MICHAEL RAMSAY Dear Patient Safety Advocates, I am excited to share some updates about the work we have been doing and introduce you to our new Chief Operating Officer – Dr. Sanaz Massoumi PhD. Dr. Massoumi joins us from Keck Medicine where she was Director of Regulatory and Patient Safety, Quality, and Outcomes Management.

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Patient Safety Movement

JULY 25, 2023

Don Berwick—one of the original giants in patient safety and a founding member of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement—gave an inspiring keynote address. First, he recognized the superb healthcare force we have in the US, how dedicated they are, and how frustrated they are by the avoidable harm to patients that is occurring.

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Patient Safety Movement

APRIL 27, 2023

Join Us for the 10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit, June 1-2, 2023 Join us in celebrating our 10th anniversary summit with world-renowned speakers and panelists discussing the latest challenges and solutions in patient safety. Organ donation is a selfless gift to those with organ failure.

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Patient Safety Movement

APRIL 1, 2023

Save the Date: June 1-2, 2023 10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit The 10-year anniversary marks professionals like you making a significant difference in eliminating preventable medical errors. Patient Safety Leadership Award Recognition Joe Kiani Receives the 2023 Robert L.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Healthcare facilities are now facing both a higher number of recalls and a shortage of essential medical devices and products. This is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to medical device recalls and safety. Today, manufacturers and healthcare providers don’t need to wait on the government to improve patient safety.

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Patient Safety Movement

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Lam, PharmD, offers unique insights on patient safety from a pharmacist’s perspective. Healthcare professionals can also do their part to preserve this valuable resource by having evidence-based Patient Blood Management (PBM) guidelines in place. Of the seven resulting deaths, one was deemed preventable.

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p3care

MAY 1, 2023

Sometimes, such occasions occur because the healthcare billing services are not competent to handle them. We understand the paramount necessity of identifying and preventing healthcare fraud and abuse. Fraudulent actions put patients’ trust and security in danger. In any way, this is not acceptable at all.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 26, 2022

We reached out to six healthcare executives for their trends and predictions on healthcare cybersecurity and ransomware to watch in 2022. A recent Ponemon Institute report found that ransomware attacks on healthcare providers can lead to increased mortality, and the first ransomware-related fatality in the U.S.

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Briggs Healthcare

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. CDC has released the 2021 National and State Healthcare-Associated Infections Progress Report , which shows significant increases in the standardized infection ratio (SIR) between 2020 and 2021 in some HAIs for some facility types. 3% decrease in C.

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Briggs Healthcare

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. diff : Patients & Families—learn: What is C.diff and what symptoms to look for. How you can prevent the spread of C. Healthcare providers—download, share, and order: The latest C. diff prevention guidance and resources for clinicians.

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Patient Safety Movement

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Joe’s passion for patient safety has been a driving force behind breakthrough developments in medical innovation at the company he founded, Masimo. It’s important to speak with a healthcare professional if any unusual changes in the breast or nipple are detected.

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Triage Health Law

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A set of Cyber & Data Security Guidelines for Healthcare Providers (Guidelines) was also published. Objective The healthcare sector has been identified as among the top three targets [1] of cyber attacks. This statistic is not only representative of Singapore, but appears to be experienced in other parts of the globe.

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Cloud Blogs

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Clinician burnout is one of the most significant and urgent challenges facing the healthcare industry today. According to an American Medical Association survey of nearly 21,000 healthcare professionals, almost half reported at least one symptom of burnoutand 43 percent said they suffer from work overload.

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Briggs Healthcare

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. This year’s theme is prevention. Data in CDC’s 2022 COVID-19 Special Report [PDF – 44 Pages] showed that many patients with COVID-19, including outpatients, receive unnecessary antibiotic treatment. This Friday kicks off U.S.

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Readiness Rounds

JULY 31, 2023

Patient communication boards play a pivotal role in enhancing both patient satisfaction and a hospital's HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) score and star rating. Are you unsure whether they genuinely contribute to patient safety and enhance the overall patient experience?

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Patient Safety Movement

JANUARY 26, 2024

26, 2024—The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) convened its annual Mid-Year Event to discuss safety challenges in the healthcare system that result in millions of preventable deaths around the world. The mid-year meeting this year looked at solutions that will help us reach zero preventable harm faster.

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ACHE

JUNE 30, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic created countless challenges for healthcare providers, but some silver-linings-minded leaders believe the health crisis also accelerated innovation in quality and safety. Muething, MD, chief quality officer at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, told Healthcare Executive. It needs to be relentless.”.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 23, 2023

Clinician shortage has reached a new level of urgency as we face rising demand and healthcare costs, according to a recent Accenture report. Healthcare workers are increasingly burned out and leaving the industry altogether in droves. Those who remain to do the work are overburdened. Justin Norden, Partner at GSR Ventures, a $3.5B

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Etienne Boshoff, Managing Director of EHR Consultancy MediConfig These days, technology plays a vital role in improving the quality of life, impacting various sectors, including healthcare. They can also collaborate and communicate with their peers and patients efficiently and securely using EHR. Can we link this directly to EHR?

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 11, 2022

If you’re a healthcare CIO or CISO, you already know that cybercriminals are targeting protected health information (PHI). The value of patient records has driven a surge of attacks targeting healthcare organizations. 2020 saw a 25% increase in healthcare data breaches, with more than 29 million records exposed.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The FCC’s COVID-19 Telehealth Program supports the efforts of health care providers to continue serving their patients by providing reimbursement for telecommunications services, information services, and connected devices necessary to enable telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Round 2 is a $249.95 – Southeast, Inc.

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