HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 4, 2024

. – This year, the report highlights the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, emphasizing the need for careful assessment and management of AI-enabled technologies to ensure patient safety.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Direct Impact on Patient Care and Recovery The consequences of cybersecurity incidents in healthcare go beyond the loss of data. When critical digital systems are compromised, the effects can be immediate and severe, with patient safety at risk. Cybersecurity in healthcare is not just an IT issueit is a matter of patient safety.

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Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Incidents of falls and trauma and of objects unintentionally left in a body after surgery decreased by about 25% since 2012, according to the group that assigns letter grades to hospitals.

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PDC Healthcare

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, precision and accuracy are vital in preventing medical errors and providing the highest quality of patient care. Seemingly small but pivotal elements in this are Patient ID Bands and Medical Labels.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 11, 2024

What You Should Know: – The ECRI Institute , a leader in patient safety research, has released its annual report highlighting the top ten patient safety concerns for 2024. The top 10 patient safety concerns for 2024 are: 1. Complexity of preventing diagnostic error 7.

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CDC

MARCH 15, 2023

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. Moss, to learn more about the importance of patient engagement in infection prevention.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 3, 2025

Enhanced patient safety: AI-powered monitoring provides real-time vital tracking, alerting nurses to early warning signs. AI also mitigates adverse events by analyzing patient data to identify potential drug interactions, preventing medication errors.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 28, 2025

– The funding will fuel Hone Health’s expansion into proactive and preventative longevity care for men and women, while also supporting its commitment to regulatory compliance and patient safety.

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PDC Healthcare

APRIL 1, 2025

This vulnerability prompted the American Academy of Pediatrics to approach The Joint Commission, seeking […] The post Protecting the Tiniest Patients: Simple ID Solutions to Prevent Newborn Misidentification and Stay NPSG-Compliant appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Although seemingly basic, these environmental controls are often unavailable to patients, leading to frequent nurse call button triggers, causing frustration and diverting staff from direct patient care, he noted.

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CDC

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Patient safety is an urgent, global public health concern, 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.”

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 1, 2024

THE LARGER TREND As AI expands in healthcare , there is an ongoing discussion about balancing its potential for improved health outcomes with concerns over labor, ethics and equity, necessitating careful regulation to prevent harm and build trust. Learn more and register.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

They can also collaborate and communicate with their peers and patients efficiently and securely using EHR. There is also evidence of improved patient safety as electronic prescription and allergy tracking features in EHR systems can prevent errors and adverse events.

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PDC Healthcare

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Each patient has an EMR (Electronic Medical Record), which needs to be updated each time a patient needs care. Implementing a scannable barcode system enables caregivers the ability to quickly scan a ID […] The post Preventing Barcode Errors in Healthcare appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog.

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Patient Safety Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

The PRISMA (Prevention and Recovering Information System for Monitoring and Analysis) incident analysis method is a widely used method for analyzing and uncovering the root causes of incidents.

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Spok Inc

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This blog post explores how communication technology reduces the risk of negative outcomes and enhances patient safety in healthcare. The post Protecting patient safety in healthcare: How technology can help prevent adverse events appeared first on Spok Inc.

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Patient Safety

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Executive Director’s Choice Award: Fall prevention is an important initiative for every hospital unit in providing excellent care. Recently, the nursing team on 3 South at Fox Chase Cancer Center reached the significant milestone of one full year—365 consecutive days—with no patient falls on their unit.

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Patient Safety

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Tony Salvatore, director of Suicide Prevention at Montgomery County Emergency Service, provides insight into the problem and how we can better quantify it, and some simple fixes that can have a big impact. Suicide in skilled nursing facilities—centers that provide around-the-clock treatment and rehabilitation—is a serious issue.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 21, 2023

These demographic trends are causing shifts within the healthcare sector and resulting in increased expenditure associated with the costs of treatment and prevention in old age. Both a lack of clinical engagement and inadequate resources are two often-cited areas that prevent better integration of otherwise promising digital solutions.

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Briggs Healthcare

AUGUST 2, 2022

“Selected nursing homes may not have complied with Federal requirements for infection prevention and control and emergency preparedness. However, prior to issuing the guidance, the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) was declared, and CMS immediately redirected resources to address patient safety needs related to the PHE.

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Patient Safety Movement

JULY 28, 2023

Patient safety is an urgent national public health issue. 1A: Appoint a Patient Safety Coordinator Reporting to the President on Efforts to Transform Patient Safety Among All Relevant Government Agencies. As many measures as possible should be generated from real-time automated electronic health data.

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Patient Safety Movement

JULY 28, 2023

Patient safety is an urgent national public health issue. 1A: Appoint a Patient Safety Coordinator Reporting to the President on Efforts to Transform Patient Safety Among All Relevant Government Agencies. As many measures as possible should be generated from real-time automated electronic health data.

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Susan E. Mazer, Ph.D

MARCH 17, 2017

I have always wondered why patient safety is talked about by itself. As if all other procedures, policies, and practices are not about safety. And why should patient safety be separate from the patient experience? For staff, patient safety is a lot like playing in tune for a musician.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 12, 2025

These attacks target critical healthcare data, putting patient safety and institutional integrity at risk. When patient data is compromised, errors in identifying patients or managing medications can lead to severe medical mishaps, risking patient safety.

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Susan E. Mazer, Ph.D

DECEMBER 2, 2016

How can patients have good experiences if they do not feel safe? And, how is patient safety evidenced beyond the accidents that do not happen? Safety precautions are ever present in our daily lives. Or the protocols for preventing falls that seem inconvenient because the patient seems too healthy to need them.

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Healthcare It News

MARCH 29, 2022

But we also know digital tools like EHRs can drive improvements in patient safety, safeguarding and medicines optimisation. But consumer technology develops at a much quicker pace than medical and health technologies - robust regulation and evidence are essential to ensure safety, efficacy, and value but this takes time.

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CDC

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

For most people, the immune system kills the bacteria and prevents them from causing infection somewhere else in the body. Taking an antibiotic to prevent an infection is called antibiotic prophylaxis [PDF – 1 Page].

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Their flagship product, the Soteria Bed Barrier, gained FDA clearance in late 2022, serving as a robust solution to prevent mattress soiling, curb infection spread, and extend mattress life. The Soteria Bed Barrier fully envelops both mattress and bed frame, preventing fluid penetration and simplifying cleaning protocols.

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CDC

OCTOBER 25, 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.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

What You Should Know: – Inovalon , a provider of cloud-based healthcare data analytics solutions, announced today the acquisition of VigiLanz , a prominent provider of SaaS-based clinical surveillance and patient safety software.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

UConn Health care teams actively monitor PROs to evaluate utilization, pain, function, clinical benefit, mental health, wellbeing and patient experience. Care teams are alerted immediately and can intervene quickly when a patient is concerned or isn’t progressing as expected.

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Beterra

JULY 10, 2024

Patient safety is a critical component of healthcare quality. Despite significant advancements, preventable harm remains a significant concern in healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a new Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM) to improve patient safety in hospital settings.

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p3care

MAY 30, 2023

In the constantly evolving healthcare landscape, prioritizing patient safety is of utmost importance. Background Screening One of the primary objectives of medical credentialing services is to protect patient safety. Additionally, they preserve patient safety.

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Patient Safety Movement

JULY 31, 2023

One of the great sources of frustration for everyone working within the field of patient safety is that many of the solutions we need to prevent harm are already available. Assessing 11 Massachusetts hospitals, it found that nearly one in four patients admitted experienced an adverse event. They are just not being used.

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Patient Safety Movement

JULY 31, 2023

One of the great sources of frustration for everyone working within the field of patient safety is that many of the solutions we need to prevent harm are already available. Assessing 11 Massachusetts hospitals, it found that nearly one in four patients admitted experienced an adverse event. They are just not being used.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As AI and large language models (LLMs) become more integrated into healthcare, it is essential to develop frameworks that prioritize patient safety, clinical expertise, and evidence-based practice. The importance of deploying responsible AI frameworks clinicians trust cannot be overemphasized.

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Readiness Rounds

JANUARY 27, 2025

For hospitals, its the foundation of patient safety, trust, and reputation. Factors like avoidable hospital readmissions, inconsistent quality measures, and patient dissatisfaction contribute to this disparity. IHI (Institute for Healthcare Improvement) Resources on building a culture of quality and patient safety: ihi.org.

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