Patient Safety Movement

AUGUST 25, 2023

At June’s World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit, our CEO Dr. Michael Ramsay shared an optimistic perspective about the progress which can be made in patient safety in the next five years through data transparency and evidence-based medicine. “I The trouble is that a lot of it does not reach the patients.”

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 15, 2024

The ransomware strike caused a chain reaction among healthcare providers, where payment systems were disrupted, cash flow halted, and—worst of all—patient safety was put in jeopardy. This latest attack didn’t just impact IT systems, administrative processes, or the bottom line; it threatened the quality of care for patients.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 16, 2022

However, “an app for everything” mentality has significant downsides, namely a complex and disjointed patient experience – and arguably, does not result in better quality of care. An integrated, systems and requirements-driven digital approach will put the whole patient back at the center of the digital ecosystem.

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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. Aligned Incentives—Payment for quality of care, not volume of care.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 26, 2024

It can also pose a threat to patient safety. For example, if an anesthesia machine is not cleaned and maintained regularly, it may not properly function, thereby putting a patient in danger. This also significantly keeps costs under control as often the cost of repairing medical equipment is high.

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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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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. The event fostered a high-level exchange of ideas and initiatives to improve global patient safety.

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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

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. These efforts are intended to complement previous investments in services to prevent unnecessary nursing home admissions and help nursing home residents transition back home when possible.

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Readiness Rounds

APRIL 26, 2018

White Plains Hospital First in the Country To Adopt Innovative System-Wide Platform To Enhance Patient Safety, Experience, and Quality of Care. New Program Takes the Hospital’s Exceptional Care to the Next Level. In today’s healthcare marketplace, patients have a choice. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.

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Readiness Rounds

APRIL 26, 2018

White Plains Hospital First in the Country To Adopt Innovative System-Wide Platform To Enhance Patient Safety, Experience, and Quality of Care. New Program Takes the Hospital’s Exceptional Care to the Next Level. In today’s healthcare marketplace, patients have a choice. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.

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Home Health Care

AUGUST 4, 2023

Put QAPI at the center of your fix process… In addition to using QAPI to improve VBP scores, home health organizations can also use it to improve patient safety, reduce costs, and improve the overall quality of care. But how will they do it? Quite simply with the right expertise and programs in place.

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Briggs Healthcare

JULY 17, 2023

Instead, surveyors should investigate further to determine whether the failure could have been the result of something more basic to safe patient care, such as insufficient monitoring and/or patient assessment and evaluation. Resources to Improve Quality of Care: Check out CMS’s new Quality in Focus interactive video series.

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NCQA

JANUARY 3, 2024

And that’s the point at which clinicians can help patients develop a treatment plan to get them from point A to point B. That may be the best way to keep a patient healthy, boost their interest in their self-care and prevent repeat visits for the same problem. How do you teach med school students the value of quality?

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Briggs Healthcare

MARCH 20, 2023

Ensuring patient safety is at the heart of the Hippocratic Oath: First, Do No Harm. As the nation’s largest payer for health care, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) mission in our National Quality Strategy includes ensuring everyone is safe when they receive care. Michelle Schreiber, MD.,

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

By continuously monitoring for any change in a patient’s chart, looking for key data points as they relate to medication safety, and comparing against similar scenarios and outcomes, AI technology has the potential to prevent a multitude of medication-related errors and risks. Gidi Stein , MD, Ph.D.,

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Cloud Blogs

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Doctors experiencing burnout are twice as likely to be involved in patient safety incidents, including medication errors and substandard care. This, in turn, leads to a sharp decline in patient satisfaction. Detect and prevent fraudulent claims and other abuses based on behavioral patterns.

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Etactics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

When you’re culturally competent you’re able to interpret body language cues, tone of voice, and empathize through active listening which we discussed earlier with your patients. Reason 6: Increased Patient Safety Patient safety is the prevention of harm to patients. Disparities are preventable.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Forty-five percent of respondents stated that the patient-to-nurse staffing ratios they’re experiencing are currently 5:1, which is more than double the optimal target of 2:1 and contributes to reduced quality of care and even patient safety risks.

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Sequence Health

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Automated Reminders and Alerts Automated reminders are essential for enhancing medication adherence, enabling call centers to provide timely information to patients. By preventing missed doses and potential drug interactions, these systems reduce patient anxiety and contribute to patient satisfaction.

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Sequence Health

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This system aids in averting health crises by ensuring patients have access to necessary care at critical times. Such an approach not only bolsters patient safety but also boosts satisfaction with and confidence in the services rendered by the healthcare sector.

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NASHP

MARCH 22, 2024

The commission was created in the New Hampshire Legislature in 2000 (NH RSA Chapter 12-J), which established the Alcohol Fund, directing a part of proceed from sales of alcohol to prevention, harm reduction treatment, and recovery services. An action plan dashboard tracks targets.

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Vie Healthcare

JUNE 3, 2022

In this first episode of a two-part discussion, VIE Healthcare Consulting’s founder and CEO Lisa Miller interviewed Jim Cagliostro to discuss the day-to-day demands on the nursing profession, offer strategies to prevent burnout, and discuss the role of nurses in leadership. 20:04 Strategies to prevent burnout. .” Show Topics.

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Vie Healthcare

JUNE 24, 2022

These benefits include patient safety, Joe’s role in bridging the gap between IT and nursing, virtual resources for novice nurses, and how to encourage staff buy-in. But the nurse, and infection prevention is another factor, going in one time with everything that you need. Show Topics.

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Patient Safety Movement

JANUARY 31, 2024

“Make your commitment to ZERO… starting with culture of safety from your executive governing board down to the lowest paid employees.” In medicine, thousands of patients sustain preventable harm, and yet we do not know the actual number, as very little is reported.

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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.” And they can provide feedback and advocacy so that their experiences can be used to improve care for other patients.”

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Readiness Rounds

JULY 31, 2023

This blog aims to address these uncertainties and provide insights into optimizing the use of patient communication boards. → Are you unsure whether they genuinely contribute to patient safety and enhance the overall patient experience? Do you ever question the effectiveness of your hospital's communication boards? →

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Patient Safety Movement

DECEMBER 18, 2023

.” Joe Kiani, Founder Patient Safety Movement Foundation Letter from CEO December is the time for giving, and I would like to thank those of you who have generously given to the Patient Safety Movement Foundation. Proposed measure MUC 2023-188 Patient Safety Structural Measure is a vital one.

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Briggs Healthcare

JULY 6, 2023

In the letter to Congress, APIC strongly recommends: Each nursing home should have at least one full-time infection preventionist on staff who is dedicated (meaning that infection prevention is their sole function), not the current requirement of having a staff member designated to handle infection prevention. Arlington, Va.,

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Home Health Care

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Patients receive numerous benefits: they remain in their homes, and they tend to be more functional post-discharge, making it hard to argue against this model. Patient safety and quality of care Research indicates that patients needing care prefer to receive it in their homes rather than in a hospital setting.

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Patient Safety Movement

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

” Joe Kiani, Founder Patient Safety Movement Foundation Letter from CEO In many parts of the world, February is the month for celebrating love. Approximately 25% of patients experience an adverse event in US hospitals, with over 40% caused by preventable errors. “I believe in persistence.

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