Tag: safety
Web-based ICU Communication Improves Patient Experience and Outcomes
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have developed a web-based program that uses team communication and engagement to improve patient experience and outcomes. The study enrolled 1,075 ICU patients and provided... read more
An Airway Risk Assessment Score for Unplanned Extubation in PICU
Higher Risk Assessment Scores are associated with occurrence rates of unplanned extubation. As a result of a workshop to identify common causes of unplanned extubation, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta developed a scoring... read more
Patient Safety Concerns Over New 24-hour Shift Rule for First-year Doctors
On Saturday, 30,000 first-year medical residents begin work and new rules taking effect that same day could add eight or more hours to their shifts. Doctors fresh out of medical school will be able to work for up to 24 hours... read more
Seven Roadblocks to Improving Patient Safety
Don Berwick's 7 Roadblocks to Improving Patient Safety. Eliminating such incidents requires continuous attention, says Berwick, during the National Patient Safety Foundation Patient Safety Congress. Berwick, the Institute... read more
A patient and family initiated rapid response system
Rapid response teams (RRTs) help in delivering safe, timely care. Typically they are activated by clinicians using specific parameters. Allowing patients and families to activate RRTs is a novel intervention. 240 patients/family... read more
The History of Patient Safety Awareness Week: March 12-18
The NPSF launched the first Patient Safety Awareness Week in 2002. This annual and globally recognized event typically occurs during the month of March. This year's Patient Safety Awareness Week will take place from... read more
