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NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL PATIENT SAFETY GOALS- Goal 2: Improve Effective Communication: ·        The definition of critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures ·        By whom and to whom critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures are reported ·        The acceptable length of time between the availability and reporting of critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures. ·        Implement the procedures for managing the critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures. ·        Evaluate the timelines of reporting the critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures.

Patient Safety is a core purpose at GOSH, and today sees us launch our Patient Safety Incident Response Plan (PSIRP). Our plan outlines the ways in which we will review patient safety events and the tools we will use to learn in order to continually improve the care we provide to our patients and their families. Fundamentally there will be greater engagement with those affected; including patients, their families and our staff, ensuring that they are treated with compassion and are able to be part of the investigation process in a way where they feel supported.   Our six priorities have been tested with our staff and stakeholders, and are based on themes from over the past three years – these focus on:   - Admissions, Discharges and Transfers - Medication - Communication - Access to Clinical Services - Responding to Deteriorating Patients - Invasive Procedures Read the GOSH Patient Safety Incident Response Plan: https://lnkd.in/gKTsvmNJ

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.

Prioritizing patient care involves: Adhering to quality standards and rigorous testing. Putting the patient at the center of decision-making. Implementing robust safety protocols. Providing ongoing staff training and education. Ensuring accessibility and affordability. Upholding ethical standards. Striving for continuous improvement through feedback and data analysis.

Patient safety is not just a priority—it’s a responsibility we all share. Several benefits can be achieved via proper Patient Safety Management. At GD Assist, we are committed to guiding our community in understanding and implementing practices that ensure patient safety at every level. #patientsafety

*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

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

Patient Safety Awareness Week 2024: Akumin Ensures Quality Care 🔍🏥 As we embark on Patient Safety Awareness Week, we reflect on the key principles that guide us in providing the highest standard of care to all patients. Patient safety isn't just a slogan—it's a commitment, responsibility, and fundamental aspect of our daily practice at Akumin. 🙌 We understand that ensuring patient safety is a collaborative effort that involves every member of our dynamic team. Each interaction, decision, and process contributes to the overall safety and well-being of those we serve. ✨ We commit to utilizing this awareness week as an opportunity to renew our commitment to patient safety and to each other. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our patients! #Akumin #patientsafety #psaw2024 #PatientSafetyWeek2024 #CommitmentToSafety #QualityCareMatters

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