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Did you know the Patient Safety Act 2023 is now law? It's #OpenDisclosureWeek2024 and we will focus on what the Act looks like in practice, what supports are available for all those it affects –service users, families and health services providers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehv8q4mn

While the Patient Safety Act makes provisions for #mandatory #opendisclosure of #13notifiable incidents, the majority of which involve the death of a patient, it is important to remember that open disclosure is required following all patient safety incidents where patients have experienced any level of harm, including minor harm. Patients have a right to be fully informed and to receive an explanation and a sincere and meaningful #apology. The open disclosure process will ensure that learning occurs which will ultimately lead to service improvement and improved #patientsafety.

🌟 Exciting News! Join Us for Our Upcoming Webinars! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce our upcoming series of webinars, and we want YOU to join us! 🎉 Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, gain new insights, or just connect with like-minded professionals, these sessions are designed for you. 📅 Mark Your Calendars: 🗓️ [August, 07, 2024, 1:00 PM ET CE: 1 / IPU: 1]: Create a Revenue Generating Infection Control Program 🗓️ [August, 08, 2024, 1:00 PM ET]: APIC and CBIC: CIC® Recertification Overview 🗓️ [August, 14, 2024, 1:00 PM ET]: Sharing Our Journeys: A Social Media Roundtable 🗓️ [August, 21, 2024, 1:00 PM ET]: APIC & NETEC | Discussion on Special Pathogen Preparedness 🗓️ [August, 22, 2024, 2:00 PM ET]: Optimization of HAI Investigation Tool 🗓️ [August, 28, 2024, 1:00 PM ET]: Effective and Innovative Strategies for Recruiting 💡 Why You Should Attend: -Stay ahead of industry trends -Enhance your skill set -Expand your professional network Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect. We can't wait to see you there! 🤝 #Webinar #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #Learning

Use safe, use once…

As my colleague Rachele Chaar, MSc and I were discussing her recent bloodborne pathogen education event, the topic of sharps’ risk sparked our preventionist mindset. Sure enough, the below infographic by APIC popped on my LI feed today 👍 and is a great resource to be shared. I will add another resource, this with a Canadian focus, by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Link below in comments. Diving into the CCOHS resource, let’s talk about risk source. These sharps injuries (creating a cut in the skin, which allows contact between blood or fluids) gives the potential to transmit infectious diseases, especially blood-borne viruses. Concern includes the human immuno deficiency virus, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. 🦠Note: The risk of infection after exposure to infected blood varies by blood-borne pathogen. Some interesting stats on where sharp risk occurs!👀…. ➡️ the Ontario Hospital Association in 2016 estimate that after an injury in workplace situations from a needle contaminated with hepatitis B virus, there is a 6 to 30% chance that an exposed person will be infected. In a similar situation with HIV, there is about a 0.3% chance of infection, and there is about a 1.8% chance of infection for hepatitis C. ➡️ injuries from sharps can occur at every stage of their use, disassembly, or disposal. ➡️ When thinking of needles, the greatest risk is during use at 52%, with disposal, coming in second at 22%. 🧐 e.g., in transit to disposal, improper disposal, or even during disposal itself. ➡️ for solid sharps, during use, at 70% is the greatest risk. Check out the site for full list on risk examples and percentage breakdown. 💡 How can needlestick and sharps injuries be prevented? #Prevention is the most effective way to protect workers. A comprehensive sharps injury prevention program would include: 🔵 recommended guidelines, 🔵 improved equipment design, 🔵 effective disposal systems, 🔵 employee training, 🔵 safe, recapping procedures, when necessary, 🔵 surveillance programs. Preventing injuries from sharps and needle stick is considered a part of the #routinepractices used by all healthcare workers. 👏 #healthcare #occupationalhealth #workersafety #infectionprevention #educate

Cadmium might be a critical component in a number of industries, but it's not exactly safe without the right protections. Even then, it's important - and legally required - to monitor your team for any signs of health issues that might pop up over time. So, what sort of medical screenings does OSHA require? Check it out 👇 -- #medicalscreenings #healthscreenings #workerhealth #employeesafety #cadmium #heavymetals

Be sure to check out Foley senior counsel Allie Shalom's panel, “No More Surprises: Complying with Hospital Price Transparency, Transparency in Coverage, and No Surprises Act Requirements Three Years Out," during AHLA's Annual Meeting. Learn more and register for the June 22 Annual Meeting below. #compliance #healthcare

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The healthcare debate isn't about protecting professions - it's about protecting profits. DPC strips away the layers of bureaucracy and puts the focus back where it belongs: on patient care. Let’s keep it honest and keep direct primary care honest and make sure it’s not just a money grab but It's time to prioritize health outcomes over business interests. #PatientFirst #HealthcareReform"

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