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This week is National Patient Safety Week. According to the IHI and the World Health Organization hundreds of millions of patients are harmed worldwide by medical errors, including 250K+ preventable deaths annually here in the US. Those numbers are staggering. Reducing preventable harm requires a focus on people, process and technology. Healthcare employee education is a start, but safety requires a focus on systemic factors. The DaVita Kidney Care safety team recently launched a new definition for teammate and patient safety: "Safety is empowering everyone in the Village to protect patients and teammates from preventable harm." It's got a nice ring to it, don't you think? One way or another, every one of us will be a patient one of these days. Our loved ones will be patients--our parents, our children, our partners. So, I guess that makes patient safety personal. Interested in hearing more? https://lnkd.in/eMB3qpqm

For the past decade, I’ve closely observed the medical profession—arguably one of the toughest fields that tests you physically and emotionally. The saying "doctors are second to God" has always resonated with me, but a recent incident at a renowned medical college has deeply shaken that belief. Doctors, whether on night duty or day duty, are always on their toes, ready to attend to any case. Yet, this shameful act has highlighted a growing concern: the security of our healthcare professionals. While past concerns often revolved around violence from patients or their families, this case points to a broader issue. It's disheartening to see such incidents taking place. The need to ensure the safety of those who dedicate their lives to saving others has never been more urgent. While this post may not offer solutions, it is a call for greater awareness and action. I believe it’s crucial to speak out on these issues and stand together in demanding the safety and respect our healthcare professionals deserve. #HealthcareSafety #MedicalProfession #DoctorSafety #HealthcareSecurity #ProtectOurDoctors #MedicalEthics #PublicHealth

*Patient Safety Skills* When tasked with preparing an executive sentinel event report, consider the following tactics for a successful report: 1. Be vigilant about details: Pay close attention to every detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness in the report. 2. Prepare evidence with supportive documents: Gather and organize relevant evidence, including supporting documents, to substantiate your findings and recommendations. 3. Challenge yourself to detect deviations: Actively seek out any deviations from standard protocols or procedures and thoroughly investigate them to uncover root causes. 4. Get a second eye to overlook: Seek input from a trusted colleague or supervisor to review your report, providing an additional perspective and helping to catch any potential errors or oversights. 5. Collaborate with the patient safety team: Engage with the patient safety team to discuss your findings, solicit their insights, and ensure the report aligns with their expertise and recommendations. 6. Write preliminary findings: Begin by documenting your preliminary findings and observations, allowing for further analysis and refinement as the investigation progresses. By implementing these tactics, you can enhance the quality and impact of your executive sentinel event report. #PatientSafety #HealthcareQuality #PatientAdvocacy

"Excited to announce that I've successfully completed a comprehensive patient safety course! 🎓 Ensuring the safety and well-being of patients is paramount in any healthcare setting, and I'm dedicated to continuously enhancing my knowledge and skills in this critical area. Grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow, and looking forward to applying this newfound expertise to provide even better care. #PatientSafety #HealthcareEducation #ContinuousLearning"

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Training program on "International Patient Safety Goals"

World Patient Safety Day !! It serves as a powerful reminder that patient safety is not just a responsibility but a moral obligation we all share. Every action, every decision in healthcare contributes to safeguarding lives. It's a call to continuously strengthen systems, foster collaboration, and ensure that patients receive the safest care possible. By embracing innovation, transparency, and education, we protect those entrusted to our care. Patient safety is not a choice but a commitment, and together, we can create a culture where safety is at the forefront of everything we do. Patient SAFETY from an educator perspective: S: Secure Environment A: Active Communication F: Focus on Patient Needs E: Evidence-Based Practice T: Team Collaboration Y: Yield Zero Harm #happyWorldPatientSafetyDay

How could the Patient Safety Commissioner role develop in the future? In this video, Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC) Dr Henrietta Hughes talks about how her role can help to identify safety gaps and bring together different parts of the system to overcome these – recommendations we made in our 2022 report, Safer Care for All. Where there are gaps that no organisation or body has the remit to address, the PSC role could expend to fill these.

This morning I'm speaking to the Patient Safety Education Network https://lnkd.in/eFZChUUs about "The importance of establishing a meaningful relationship with the family after a patient safety incident" and I'll be asking some big questions as part of this presentation: 1. What does good engagement with families achieve and how does it affect an investigation and report? 2. Can good engagement prevent the family from being further traumatised by the investigation following a loved one’s death? 3. Is a meaningful relationship with the family transformative to the investigation and for the organisation? 4. We know that the new PSIRF guidance tells us that engagement with the family is key – but why is that?  

We frequently discuss the importance of a ‘safety culture’ in human services – but what are the key ingredients? This scoping review synthesises evidence from multiple studies to identify key factors contributing to patient safety culture. Although the review focused on hospitals, the findings are relevant for all human service leaders seeking to build or strengthen their culture of safety. Check out the full article: