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Issue 35, September 1, 2010
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Connect with others in the patient safety field
Did you know the Patient Safety Monitor helps connect you to others in the field? The Patient... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: TJC releases sentinel event stats, most challenging standards
The Joint Commission (TJC) has released the 10 most frequently reported sentinel events. The Joint... -
Tubing misconnections come to the forefront
Since 1996, many experts and standards groups have called for medical tubing regulation to prevent... -
Editor’s pick of the week: j-mail 2011
The ninth edition of our annual Joint Commission training tool has been improved to enable thorough...
Issue 34, August 25, 2010
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Patient Safety Monitor keeps users updated on regulations
Did you know that Georgia regulations state that hospitals are responsible for transferring any... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Joint Commission tailors "Speak Up" campaign
In late July, The Joint Commission released an update to its popular "Speak Up" campaign... -
Taser use in hospitals draws questions from some
Although not common, the use of stun guns in hospitals is receiving some press lately after the... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Lean Healthcare book
Put Lean principles into place at your facility. Lean Healthcare: Get Your Facility into Shape...
Issue 33, August 18, 2010
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Take advantage of Patient Safety Monitor’s Talk Group
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From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: AHRQ updates State Snapshots with 2009 information
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has updated its State Snapshots with data from 2009... -
Study: Placement of hand sanitizer in patient room affects clinician usage
A study released in the June 27 issue of the journal Quality and Safety in Health Care found that... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Medication reconciliation webcast
Medication Reconciliation: Improve Compliance and Overcome Limited Resources This 90-minute...
Issue 32, August 11, 2010
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Check out the tools library on Patient Safety Monitor!
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From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Press Ganey Report finds ED wait times increase
Press Ganey's 2010 Emergency Department Pulse Report: Patient Perspectives on American Health Care... -
Study: Simulation in an actual hospital has benefits, can improve patient safety
A study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Managed Care found that using... -
Editor's Pick of the Week: Quality Improvement for Nurse Managers book
Quality Improvement for Nurse Managers: Engage Staff and Improve Patient Outcomes is a book and...
Issue 31, August 4, 2010
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Latest issue of Briefings on Patient Safety available through Patient Safety Monitor
The August issue of Briefings on Patient Safety has been posted to the Patient Safety Monitor. The... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Some medical students already taking patient safety courses
Students at medical schools across the country are being given the opportunity to take elective... -
AHA, NPSF announce latest class of Patient Safety Leadership Fellows
The American Hospital Association and National Patient Safety Foundation have announced the 30... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: National Patient Safety Goals Q & A e-book
The NPSGs are complex. Let us simplify. Top healthcare experts present their analysis of...
Issue 30, July 28, 2010
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Patient Safety Monitor keeps users updated on regulations
Did you know that Arkansas requires that an identification bracelet be applied to patients upon... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Heart attack death rates are decreasing in U.S. hospitals
Heart attack death rates are on the decline at hospitals nationwide, according to a new report card... -
Commonwealth Fund report: U.S. healthcare lags behind other countries on performance measures
A report from the Commonwealth Fund released in late June shows that U.S. healthcare ranks last or... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Patient and family advisory council webcast
Join HCPro on Thursday, August 19, at 1 p.m. (Eastern) for the live 90-minute webcast...
Issue 29, July 21, 2010
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Take advantage of Patient Safety Monitor’s Talk Group
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From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: IHI's Bisognano says future holds more patient involvement in care
In a Q & A published Monday with The Boston Globe, Maureen Bisognano, the new president and CEO... -
AMA releases two quality- and patient safety-related reports
The American Medical Association (AMA) released two reports this week concerning quality and... -
AHRQ: One out of every eight visits to ED is from mental health and substance abuse patients
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project has... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Patient and family advisory council webcast
Give your patients a voice in the quality of their care Join HCPro on Thursday, August 19, at 1...
Issue 28, July 14, 2010
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Editor’s Pick of the Week: Effective Process Management Book
Don't let the processes in your facility be anything less than perfect. The book Effective... -
Check out the tools library on Patient Safety Monitor!
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APIC study: CLABSI still a problem in many hospitals
Despite massive efforts over the past few years to reduce the rate of central line-associated... -
HHS announces Final Rule on Meaningful Use
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced yesterday its Final Rule on Meaningful...
Issue 27, July 7, 2010
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Latest issue of Briefings on Patient Safety available through Patient Safety Monitor
The July issue of Briefings on Patient Safety has been posted to the Patient Safety Monitor. The... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Family-centered rounds most prevalent
A study published in the recent issue of Pediatrics finds that 44% of pediatric hospitalists... -
Leapfrog report shows CPOEs can miss 30% of potentially fatal medication orders
The Leapfrog Group released the results of a study that shows through web-based simulation that... -
Minnesota nurses voting on contract agreement
The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) voted yesterday on a contract agreement, reports the Star...
Issue 26, June 30, 2010
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Patient Safety Monitor offers several ways to keep up with news
Patient Safety Monitor provides its subscribers multiple ways of staying on top of important news... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Effective Process Management Book
The book Effective Process Management: Improving Your Healthcare Delivery shows you how to... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Joint Commission announces minor changes to NPSGs
In last week's issue of Joint Commission Online The Joint Commission announced it was revising a... -
CMS issues proposed rule on patient visitation rights
Following President Obama's April memorandum asking that patients be granted the right to designate... -
Proposed resident training standards keep hours at 80 per week
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) announced its proposed Common...
Issue 25, June 23, 2010
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Patient Safety Monitor keeps users updated on regulations
Did you know that Colorado requires both a licensed independent practitioner and registered nurse... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Patient discharge planning receiving more attention
Discharge planning has been an often neglected time in a patient’s hospital stay, which is... -
New Jersey Hospital Association launches program to prevent heart failure rehospitalizations
On June 17, the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) launched a collaborative program to reduce... -
HHS releases final rule for temporary EHR certification
On June 18, the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the National Coordinator for... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Patient Flow Webcast
Improve patient flow at your facility As facilities nationwide struggle with the puzzle of...
Issue 24, June 16, 2010
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HHS, AHRQ announce grants to improve patient safety and reduce medical malpractice
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Patient navigators a growing field in healthcare
Patient navigators may be coming soon to your hospital—if your hospital doesn't already use... -
Take advantage of Patient Safety Monitor’s Talk Group
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PA Patient Safety Authority data show disruptive behavior can negatively affect patient care
The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority (PPSA) has collected 177 reports of disruptive behavior... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Patient Education book
Now it’s easy to build an effective patient education program If you want to build a...
Issue 23, June 9, 2010
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Joint Commission releases Sentinel Event Alert about workplace violence
Last week The Joint Commission released its second Sentinel Event Alert of the year, concerning... -
AHRQ releases software to help hospitals analyze and publicize quality data
Last Friday the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) announced it had created a new... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Electronic medical record goals are unrealistic, many physicians and hospitals say
Feedback from some of the nation's most advanced hospitals indicates that many facilities will not... -
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Editor’s Pick of the Week: Quality Improvement for Nurse Managers
The complete guide to quality improvement for nurse leaders Quality Improvement for Nurse...
Issue 22, June 2, 2010
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Latest issue of Briefings on Patient Safety available through Patient Safety Monitor
The June issue of Briefings on Patient Safety has been posted to Patient Safety Monitor. This... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Noise levels can be hazardous to patient safety
Hospitals are noisy places, and the increase in technology-based care has only added to the volume... -
CDC report says CLABSI rate has decreased by 18%
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report yesterday detailing HAI... -
FDA asks clinicians to monitor pharmaceutical companies’ marketing practices
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking for the help from clinicians in calling out unsafe... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Mock tracer book
Proven strategies for Joint Commission survey readiness. The Joint Commission Mock Tracer Made...
Issue 21, May 26, 2010
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Patient Safety Monitor keeps users updated on regulations
Did you know that Colorado requires that hospitals have a method for reducing the risk of acquiring... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: AHRQ releases guides to help providers design public reports about quality data/outcomes
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has published a series of three guides to... -
Reduce the risk of missing critical test results by redefining process, says new paper
The opportunity for a physician to miss an important test results has become more frequent as the... -
Study: Trend shows fall-related hospitalizations in elderly are increasing
As the world's population of elderly people grows, so does the rate of fall-related hospital... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: SBAR Basics book
Is effective communication of vital information a challenge at your facility? We can help... -
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Issue 20, May 19, 2010
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Take advantage of Patient Safety Monitor’s Talk Group
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Quality Safety Investigator program empowers nurses
The University of Kansas Hospital (KUMED) has created a program to encourage nurse involvement in... -
Study: Incidence of MRSA in hospitalized children increases 10-fold
The number of children hospitalized for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA... -
Study: Using VAP bundle reduces costs, reduces rates of VAP
Two surgical intensive care units implemented the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's (IHI... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Patient Education book
Now it’s easy to build an effective patient education program If you want to build a...
Issue 19, May 12, 2010
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Check out the tools library on Patient Safety Monitor!
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Editor’s Pick of the Week: Effective Process Management book
The book Effective Process Management: Improving Your Healthcare Delivery shows you how to...
Issue 18, May 5, 2010
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Latest issue of Briefings on Patient Safety available through Patient Safety Monitor
The May issue of Briefings on Patient Safety has been posted to the Patient Safety Monitor. This... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Hospital culture report shows gains, areas for improvement
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) released a snapshot of the nation’s... -
CA Children’s Hospital finds reduction in mortality with CPOE system
Much debate has been had over whether computer-physician order entry (CPOE) systems have helped to... -
Premier and CDC to collaborate on electronic system for predicting central line infections
Premier, Inc. and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have announced a partnership... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Risk Assessment audio conference
Join HCPro on Tuesday, May 25, at 1 p.m. (Eastern) for the 90-minute audio conference Risk...
Issue 17, April 28, 2010
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Editor’s Pick of the Week: The complete guide to quality improvement for nurse leaders
Quality Improvement for Nurse Managers: Engage Staff and Improve Patient Outcomes is a book and... -
BMJ analysis: Mortality rates a poor measure of quality
A new analysis from the British Medical Journal says that using mortality rates as a measure of... -
Specific patients more likely to carry MRSA
A new study has found that certain patient populations are more likely to be colonized with... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: AHA report says many hospitals will face fines for not complying with "meaningful use" in relation to EMRs
As part of legislation passed in 2009, all hospitals must be achieving "meaningful use"... -
Patient Safety Monitor keeps users updated on regulations
Did you know that Hawaii requires infection control programs to have a system for reporting...
Issue 16, April 21, 2010
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Donald Berwick of IHI officially nominated for Administrator of CMS
After weeks of speculation, President Obama officially nominated Donald Berwick, MD, for the... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Study says improved nurse-patient ratios could reduce mortality rates
A recent study authored by renowned nurse investigator Linda Aiken, PhD, FAAN, FRCN, RN, found that... -
President Obama asks HHS to ensure that patients have right to receive visitors of their choice
President Obama issued a memorandum last week to Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human... -
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Take this opportunity to share your expertise and be recognized by your peers in the... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Effective Process Management book
Don't let the processes in your facility be anything less than perfect. The book Effective...
Issue 15, April 15, 2010
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Some EMRs not designed for ease of use
A 2009 study in the Journal of American Medicine found that hospitals that had more advanced... -
2009 Leapfrog Hospital Survey: Quality improvement a challenge, waste rampant
The release of the 2009 Leapfrog Hospital Survey finds that fewer than 50% of hospitals are... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: NQF releases 2010 Safe Practices
The National Quality Forum released its 2010 list of Safe Practices for Better Healthcare, a... -
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Members of Patient Safety Monitor have access to the tools library, an archive of a number of...
Issue 14, April 7, 2010
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Latest issue of Briefings on Patient Safety available through Patient Safety Monitor
The April issue of Briefings on Patient Safety has been posted to the Patient Safety Monitor. This... -
Joint Commission announces field review for medication reconciliation
The Joint Commission has announced the field review of its revised medication reconciliation... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: HealthGrades releases 7th annual patient safety study
HealthGrades has released the results of its 7th annual “Patient Safety in American... -
NEJM op-ed: Physicians should be trained on health costs
A new article in the New England Journal of Medicine is calling on physicians to become more... -
Interested in writing/speaking/serving as a content expert?
Writing books and speaking during webcasts or at seminars are great ways to share your industry... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Patient Falls Prevention Webcast
Proven strategies to reduce patient falls Join HCPro on Tuesday, April 20, at 1 p.m. (Eastern) for...
Issue 13, March 31, 2010
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Follow Patient Safety Monitor on Twitter
Are you following Patient Safety Monitor on Twitter? If you are a Twitter user, look for us at... -
President Obama to nominate Donald M. Berwick as head of CMS
Donald M. Berwick, MD, will soon be nominated to be the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Thomson Reuters’ 100 Top Hospitals
Thomson Reuters has released its annual list of 100 Top Hospitals based on quality outcomes. The... -
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New Jersey releases report of adverse events from 2008; falls are most reported
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services released a document earlier this week...
Issue 12, March 24, 2010
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Patient Safety Monitor keeps users updated on regulations
Did you know that verbal orders must be dated, timed, and authenticated within 48 hours in Texas... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: MA physician invents infection-preventing stethoscope cover
A Massachusetts physician has designed a new disposable plastic sleeve to fit over a... -
NY hospitals cash in on quality incentives
Hospitals in upstate New York have taken advantage of quality incentives provided by Excellus... -
Heart and stroke patients may be victims of fewer medication errors with use of new protocol
By following an eight-step protocol, caregivers working with heart and stroke patients could... -
Need to reach patient safety professionals? We can help.
HCPro can help you engage your brand and create dialogue with nursing professionals with a range of... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: SBAR Basics book
Is effective communication of vital information a challenge at your facility? We can help...
Issue 11, March 17, 2010
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More hospitals considering 'care of the caregiver' after medical error
Hospitals are more often considering their employed caregiver's well-being after a medical error... -
California Department of Health works with hospitals to prevent medical errors
A 2007 law requiring that California hospitals report on 28 "never events" has helped... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Report says medical students need increased patient safety training
The Lucian Leape Institute at the National Patient Safety Foundation released a report last week... -
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Editor’s Pick of the Week: Effective Process Management book
Don't let the processes in your facility be anything less than perfect. The book Effective...
Issue 10, March 10, 2010
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From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Last week of the Blog contest!
In honor of Patient Safety Awareness Week, which is taking place this week, March 7-13, the Patient... -
Peter Pronovost shares thoughts on patient safety in New York Times Q & A
Peter Pronovost, the well-known physician and patient safety champion who is the medical director... -
PA hospital uses spies to track hand hygiene
Abington (PA) Memorial Hospital (AMH) used some nurses as spies in its effort to improve hand... -
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Editor’s Pick of the Week: Patient Falls Prevention Webcast
Proven strategies to reduce patient falls Join HCPro on Tuesday, April 20, at 1 p.m. (Eastern...
Issue 9, March 3, 2010
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Editor’s Pick of the Week: National Patient Safety Goals Calculator
Ensure your hospital's success on survey day Don't stress about your hospital's success on... -
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Some caregivers considering radiation levels before requesting CTs
As federal regulators begin to pay more attention to the amount of radiation patients are exposed... -
Study: Trained interpreters improve communication between patients and providers
A study from Mathematica Policy Research, a non-partisan survey team, has found that trained... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Announcing a new Blog contest!
Our contest last summer was such at hit that we've decided to launch a new contest in honor of the... -
Latest issue of Briefings on Patient Safety available through Patient Safety Monitor
The March issue of Briefings on Patient Safety has been posted to the Patient Safety Monitor. This...
Issue 8, February 24, 2010
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Patient Safety Monitor keeps users updated on regulations
Did you know that Indiana requires that hospitals communicate necessary medication information at... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Announcing a new Blog contest!
Our contest last summer was such at hit that we've decided to launch a new contest in honor of the... -
Study: Sepsis, pneumonia responsible for the HAIs that killed 48,000 patients
According to a study in the most recent issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, sepsis and... -
California doctors suing state to ensure nurses have supervision when administering anesthesia
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's decision to opt out of a Medicare provision requiring...
Issue 7, February 17, 2010
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From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Field review of revised medication reconciliation NPSG postponed
Field review of National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) 8, regarding medication reconciliation, has... -
Patient characteristics, type of procedure may influence chance of "never event" occurring after surgery
A study published in the February 2010 Archives of Surgery shows that the occurrence of... -
New technology uses plasma to disinfect hands
Proper hand hygiene is important as hospitals battle against infections. In a world where... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Occurrence Reporting Webcast
Gain true value from your occurrence reports Join HCPro on Tuesday, February 23, at 1 p.m...
Issue 6, February 10, 2010
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From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: QUEST, now in second year, aims to improve healthcare
Although healthcare reform seems to have hit a standstill, there are many quality improvement... -
FDA launches initiative to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from medical imaging
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday a new initiative to reduce... -
Nutrition group launches campaign to improve enteral nutrition
The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) has launched a campaign... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Lean-Six Sigma audio conference
Improve your processes with Lean Six Sigma Join HCPro on Wednesday, February 17, at 1 p.m...
Issue 5, February 3, 2010
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Latest issue of Briefings on Patient Safety available through Patient Safety Monitor
The February issue of Briefings on Patient Safety has been posted to the Patient Safety Monitor... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: GAO says not enough information yet about PSO system to assess progress
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) was required by the Patient Safety and Quality... -
New risk calculator estimates chance of surgical complications
As tools that have been around for years to estimate risk for heart surgery, risk calculators are... -
Why don’t most physicians apologize for making mistakes?
Even though much progress has been made since the first studies showing that physicians apologizing... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Effective Process Management book
Don't let the processes in your facility be anything less than perfect. The book Effective... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Prevent Pressure Ulcers Webcast
Proven strategies for pressure ulcer prevention Join HCPro on Tuesday, March 23, at 1 p.m...
Issue 4, January 27, 2010
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Patient Safety Monitor keeps users updated on regulations
Did you know that Texas requires its hospitals to control the risk of patient injury due to any... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Joint Commission issues latest Sentinel Event Alert on preventing maternal death
The Joint Commission issued its latest Sentinel Event Alert on Tuesday about preventing maternal... -
HealthGrades releases annual study, shows top hospitals are improving faster
HealthGrades has released its eight annual HealthGrades Annual Hospital Quality and Clinical... -
HRET releases guide to help hospital leaders prevent readmissions
The Health Research and Educational Trust, an affiliate of the American Hospital Association... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Occurence Reporting Webcast
Gain true value from your occurrence reports Join HCPro on Tuesday, February 23, at 1 p.m...
Issue 3, January 20, 2010
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From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Patient safety group asks congress to include device identification system in health reform bill
Members of the Advancing Patient Safety Coalition (APSC) wrote a letter to congressional leaders... -
Economic downturn may be weakening medication safety, patient safety
A survey undertaken by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices last fall has shown that the... -
Using root cause analysis to improve patient safety
A recent post written by Bob Wachter, MD, on the widely popular KevinMD blog, talks about how his... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: j-mail survey prep tool
Take your survey prep to a new level. j-mail, 2010 Edition: Tools for Ongoing Joint Commission...
Issue 2, January 13, 2010
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Editor’s Pick of the Week: Occurrence Reporting Webcast
Join HCPro on Tuesday, February 23, at 1 p.m. (Eastern) for the 90-minute Webcast Occurrence... -
California hospitals report an increase in adverse events
Hospitals in California reported 1,583 serious preventable events occurring for the fiscal year... -
Researchers discover way to cut rate of Staphylococcus aureus
A team of researchers from the Netherlands has reported that rapid screening of surgical patients... -
From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: OIG says adverse event reporting systems vary by state
The Office of Inspector General released a memorandum last week saying that there is no... -
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Issue 1, January 6, 2010
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Latest issue of Briefings on Patient Safety available through Patient Safety Monitor
The January issue of Briefings on Patient Safety has been posted to the Patient Safety Monitor. The... -
From the PSM blog: Governmental agencies release electronic health records standards
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Office of the National... -
Study: Cultural competency training has little effect on outcomes for diabetes patients
A study published yesterday in the Annals of Internal Medicine finds that even when clinicians are... -
Hospital utilizes lean principles to improve work flow
Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, put the 5S lean principle to work recently... -
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Performance Improvement Basics, 2nd edition
Implementing an effective performance improvement program is a constant challenge for department...
Issue 19, May 12, 2010
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From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: MA water crisis does not leave MGH high and dry
For Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and 30 Greater Boston communities, a major water main... -
AHRQ study shows bar code technology reduces medication administration and transcription errors
The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality... -
Texas hospital forms own patient safety foundation
The Texas Hospital Association, located in Austin, TX, has formed a nonprofit foundation called the...
Issue 28, July 14, 2010
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From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: More hospitals using manufacturing methods to streamline processes
More and more hospitals are turning to "Lean" thinking to cut waste, improve efficiency...
Issue 27, July 7, 2010
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Editor’s Pick of the Week: Effectively Managing Patient Education
If you want to build a comprehensive patient education program, or improve your current program...
Issue 13, March 31, 2010
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Editor Pick of the Week: Patient Falls Prevention Webcast
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Issue 3, January 20, 2010
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