Forbes Healthcare

MAY 30, 2024

It will take enhanced detection, public awareness and strict regulations to protect patient safety. Deepfakes threaten healthcare by spreading misinformation.

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Forbes Healthcare

MARCH 13, 2025

When DOGE slashes jobs at agencies like AHRQ and low-profile jobs like the patient safety work of Heather Sherman, it endangers the health of the American public.

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Performance Health

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

A patient safety checklist is a powerful tool that transforms healthcare workflows, helping care teams consistently meet safety standards and improve outcomes. By using a checklist in hospital settings, teams can standardize practices, identify risks, and ensure that critical safety measures are never overlooked.

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Medical Economics

MARCH 31, 2025

Leah Binder of The Leapfrog Group talks patient safety in health systems.

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Performance Health

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Despite considerable advances in patient safety , healthcare systems still face significant challenges in achieving “ zero harm ”—a commitment to eradicate preventable harm that affects approximately 400,000 hospitalized patients every year. Achieving zero harm , however, requires more than just following existing protocols.

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Performance Health

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

New healthcare laws are significantly reshaping the healthcare industry to improve patient safety in 2025. From reforms tackling cybersecurity in hospitals to regulations governing infertility treatments, these laws reflect a growing commitment to protecting patients' health, safety, and privacy.

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Medical Gas Compliance

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Do you want to improve patient safety in your healthcare organization? The smallest improvement may have a large impact on patient safety. As a hospital leader or healthcare facility manager, you are held accountable for managing effective care while maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

MARCH 11, 2025

ECRI also said cybersecurity breaches can delay care and diagnostic errors can lead to improper treatment.

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Performance Health

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This case study showcases how West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital revolutionized its clinical peer review and incident reporting processes by implementing Performance Health Partners’ software, leading to dramatic improvements in efficiency, patient safety, and administrative agility.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

MARCH 15, 2024

Challenges with health technology adoption and reductions in maternal services could also threaten patient safety this year, according to an ECRI study.

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Performance Health

MARCH 27, 2024

As medical technologies and treatments evolve this year, patient safety remains a crucial concern. Recognizing the importance of staying vigilant about emerging threats, the independent nonprofit organization ECRI has identified the top 10 patient safety concerns for 2024.

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Performance Health

JUNE 17, 2024

The integration of AI in healthcare is transforming the way we diagnose, treat, and ensure patient safety. As we usher in this new era of technology-enhanced care, understanding its potential and challenges is crucial for advancing care delivery and patient outcomes.

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Open Dental

MARCH 4, 2025

EPCS is a technological advancement that significantly improves patient safety and the efficiency of the prescribing process. The post Enhancing Patient Safety with EPCS: A High-Level Overview appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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We Care Online

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Enhance Patient Safety: Medication errors can have serious consequences. By refreshing your knowledge and learning about the latest safety protocols, you can reduce the risk of errors and enhance the safety and well-being of those in your care. Well cover essential techniques to ensure accuracy and patient safety.

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Performance Health

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The ever-evolving landscape of patient safety , shaped by recent challenges, learnings, and new policies, stands at a pivotal point in 2024. This article, enriched with expert insights, offers a comprehensive overview of the current state and emerging trends in patient safety as we navigate through the year.

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Physicians Practice

MARCH 31, 2025

Leah Binder of The Leapfrog Group talks patient safety in health systems.

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Medical Economics

MAY 14, 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Performance Health

JUNE 3, 2024

A groundbreaking study published in “BMC Health Services Research” reveals a fundamental link between patient safety culture and the safety cultures of hospital providers and staff.

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Performance Health

JANUARY 20, 2025

Healthcare incident reporting software is crucial for radiology departments, due to the complex nature of their services and the high volume of patient interactions. This combination introduces significant risks and challenges that can impact patient safety in radiology.

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Relias

MARCH 4, 2024

Because of these ongoing trends, healthcare organizations and the nursing community must work collaboratively to find ways to examine the link between the nursing shortage and patient safety. Patient safety is a fundamental goal of all health care. But recruiting is not the only way to help mitigate staffing shortfalls.

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Performance Health

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In healthcare, every data point can mean the difference between a close call and a critical incident for patient safety. A healthcare incident reporting system is essential for capturing key data points and converting them into meaningful insights.

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Performance Health

APRIL 22, 2024

This blog focuses on empowering nurse leadership to take the lead in ensuring patient safety. We’ll explore strategies to elevate nurse leaders, underscoring their pivotal role in improving patient well-being.

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Performance Health

MARCH 25, 2024

The concept of personalized healthcare has significantly evolved in recent years, marking a departure from the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to a more tailored method of patient care.

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 11, 2024

Dental Assistants play a crucial role in maintaining infection control and patient safety within dental practices. They are responsible for ensuring that the dental office adheres to strict protocols and standards to minimize the risk of infection and protect the well-being of both patients and staff.

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Medical Economics

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Some states have few or no hospitals with ‘A’ grades for patient safety, according to the Leapfrog Group’s fall 2024 report card.

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Performance Health

MARCH 18, 2024

While these acquisitions infuse much-needed financial resources, concerns exist about potential impacts on patient care and staff working conditions. Read on to discover practices private equity hospitals can implement to enhance patient safety goals.

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EvidenceCare

MARCH 18, 2025

These improvements not only enhance patient safety but also drive cost savings by reducing complications and length of stay. Patients dont understand value-based care vs. fee-for-service models, she said. Clinicians should be supported to serve patients without all this noise. The system is too convoluted.

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Scrubs

JULY 25, 2023

I believe being an excellent nurse also requires a dedication to the safety and wellbeing of our patients. Bob demonstrates that asking questions is a key ingredient to patient safety when he checks the procedure for flushing medication with his team lead before he acts.

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Scrubs

JANUARY 31, 2023

. “Within days of learning of this nationwide scheme, we removed three nurses from patient care at the Atlanta VA Medical Center,” VA Press Secretary Terrence Hayes told a local news outlet. “Their removal is very unfortunate but patient safety is and must be our primary responsibility at VA.”

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Sensible Medicine

APRIL 14, 2024

Some speakers represented patient advocacy organizations and later lashed out at me on twitter. Not only is this new change a risk to patient safety, it is yet another straw on the back of American health care. Curious, I looked to see who supported the organizations.

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Medical Economics

APRIL 3, 2025

Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, discusses the organizations 25th anniversary and more.

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Patient Safety 59

Medical Economics

APRIL 1, 2025

Inovalons Safety Management solution now on PointClickCare Marketplace

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Performance Health

JULY 16, 2024

As we navigate new challenges and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as consider the significant increase in digital transformation and the application of artificial intelligence (AI), using data to gain insights quickly and deploy resources effectively is increasingly important.

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Relias

MARCH 9, 2025

As we observe Patient Safety Week, I am excited to bring focus to technology that has been making a difference in healthcare: virtual reality (VR) for infection prevention and control (IPC). According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 31 hospital patients contracts an HAI every day.

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Practice Builders

APRIL 11, 2025

Patient Safety What about patient-practitioner communication? The more accurate the diagnosis, the more information the doctor receives from the patient, and the more successful the treatment will be. Patient safety is a top priority for healthcare experts. Lets analyze.

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Medical Economics

APRIL 3, 2025

Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, discusses the organizations 25th anniversary and more.

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Medical Economics

APRIL 1, 2025

Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, discusses the organizations 25th anniversary and more.

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