PREIT’s Post

In the latest edition of the Journal on Quality and Patient Safety’s interview series ‘Conversations in Quality and Patient Safety’ I-PASS Co-founder and Chief, Division of General Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital Christopher Landrigan, MD, MPH, spoke with Editor in Chief of the Journal Dr. David Baker to discuss why structured handoffs are critical for advancing quality and safety across the industry. Dr. Landrigan shares how implementing I-PASS helps hospitals and health systems take an evidence-based approach to reducing miscommunication and improving patient safety outcomes. Read the interview here: https://lnkd.in/esgzdfSg #patientsafety #caretransitions #healthcare

Patient/family engagement and communication during care are not always focused on as a critical component of preventing/avoiding medical errors. Yet, when you think of it, it is so obvious! We now have even more research to prove these are essential so what can all stakeholder do, including employers, to take this to scale and reduce even more preventable medical mistakes? Join us on May 20 for this important discussion and chime in on what you think will help us take this to scale!

Register today for the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions webinar exploring the impact of patient- and family-centered communication on reducing medical errors and improving care. Don't miss this insightful discussion, featuring #AELPSfaculty member Carole Hemmelgarn. #healthcarequality #patientcare #communication #patientsafety

Patient/family engagement and communication during care are not always focused on as a critical component of preventing/avoiding medical errors. Yet, when you think of it, it is so obvious! We now have even more research to prove these are essential so what can all stakeholder do, including employers, to take this to scale and reduce preventable even more medical mistakes? Join us on May 20 for this important discussion and chime in on what you think will help us take this to scale!

#Disparities in Neonatal Intensive Care: Context Matters Wanda D. Barfield, MD, Shanna Cox, MSPH, Zsakeba T. Henderson, MD Published in final edited form as: Pediatrics. 2019 August ; 144(2): . doi:10.1542/peds.2019-1688 From Perinatal Quality Institute's PQI anti-racism challenge Approach quality improvement with a lens toward health equity. The Institute of Medicine, in its 2001 report, The 1st Annual Crossing the Quality Chasm Summit: A Focus on Communities, described 6 aims for quality improvement, including care that is equitable.7 Communities and health systems can commit to the highest standard of care for all patients, ensuring that minority-serving hospitals are included in quality-improvement initiatives such as state perinatal quality collaboratives. Requiring all hospitals in a state to participate in these initiatives is a strategy for equitable diffusion. Patient and family engagement in quality improvement can help strengthen implementation with community voices and lived experience. We owe the infants of this country consistent high-quality care, no matter their skin color, and this article documents that there is work to be done.

Pursuing Passion with Purpose: BlueSprig's Hybrid Work Model for BCBAs 💙 Join a team that values your well-being and impact. BlueSprig Pediatrics offers BCBAs the flexibility of a hybrid work model, including up to 1 day per week of remote capability. Your dedication to our mission deserves support and flexibility. #BCBAJobs #WorkLifeBalance #BlueSprigSupport #bcbalife #behavioranalyst

If you've thought about incorporating pediatric optometry into your practice, but don't know where to start, look no further! Professional Editor Dr. Jennifer Stewart interviewed leaders in the pediatric optometry field — Erin McCleary, OD (Clear Horizon Eyecare, LLC Care, Plainville, Connecticut), Katherine Schuetz, OD (Little Eyes Pediatric Eye Care, Carmel, Indiana), and Jennie Smith Zolman, OD, FCOVD (Draisin Vision Group, Charleston, South Carolina) — to learn how independent eye care practitioners can find success in this specialty. The group discusses their training in pediatrics, how they market their services, how they set up their offices, and the value in working with children. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/egvKQAP9 #optometry #opticianry #optometrist #optician #eyecareprofessional #ecp #IECP #independenteyecareprofessional #privatepractice #optometricphysician #optometrystudent #independentpractice #independentstrong #independentODs

I played a minor role in creating the latest edition of the Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Health Equity Toolkit. While it's geared toward pediatricians, many of the tools are applicable to any area of medicine. Please check it out, share widely, but most importantly put it to good use! https://lnkd.in/girn5ksZ and scroll down to download the toolkit

Pediatrics has been at the forefront of preventive medical practices such as immunizations, screenings, care coordination with specialists and meeting defined health goals. Movement toward value-based care in pediatrics will likely continue to be a slow process. And while fee-for-service will also continue as value-focused initiatives grow and evolve, it’s important for physicians to use all the tools available to support patients as best as they can. #vbc, #vbaforvbc, #vba , #valuebasedcare, #alternativepayments, #wholepersoncare, #contractbuilder, #valuebasedinfrastructure, #dataengineering, #datascience, #interoperability, #fhir , #hl7 , #edi , #unstructureddata Rahul Sharma, Lynn Carroll, Deepti Sharma ,CPC CMHP, Mohan Badkundri, Karthik Kanakaraj, Kimberly Shepard, Eric D. Young, John Layne, Carl King, Amol Bapat, MD, FACC, Michael Roach https://lnkd.in/dubsUWYr

#OTMONTH "Being at AOTA conference was a rewarding experience. I was able to connect with all areas of OT's expansive scope- from hand therapy, pediatrics, to community health. The conference reminded me of OT's unique role in helping the community, and I am excited to apply what I have learned in my practice." "My personal take-away from the conference was the annual Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lecture: "Bubble Wrap is for paper, not people". If we don't allow our patients to take risks and explore, and if we protect and guard them from everything, they won't reach their full potential. Allowing for safe risk provides the patient with respect, autonomy, and room to grow and make mistakes. By saying "you can't", we are essentially saying "you're not capable". -Kelsey Falon, OTR/L ✨Kelsey, you summed up this experience perfectly! Happy OT Month! #occupationaltherapy #ot #cota #CORApt #employeeexperience https://lnkd.in/gv3Mre2