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Newsletter, March 2024

Patient Safety Movement

“I believe in data transparency, and it is unacceptable that we lack clarity on the true number of patient harm events.” Early detection coupled with a healthy diet and exercise could prevent over 90% of deaths caused by this type of cancer. The Patient Safety Movement Foundation will be well represented.

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Newsletter, November 2023

Patient Safety Movement

This was an excellent meeting focused on medication safety. Four out of five of these pregnancy deaths were considered preventable.2,3 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Four in 5 Pregnancy-Related Deaths in the U.S. Are Preventable.”, National Center for Health Statistics. Michael A.E. Hoyert, D.L.

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Newsletter, May 2023

Patient Safety Movement

The First Post-Covid In-Person World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit June 1-2, 2023 – Newport Beach, California Please join us at the 10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit. In health, Michael A.E. See you soon!

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Newsletter, December 2022

Patient Safety Movement

There were several key changes this year for the Patient Safety Movement Foundation. Along with our Founder, Joe Kiani, we are laser focused on achieving a safer healthcare system, with zero preventable harm—both for patients and clinicians. Dr. Sanaz Massoumi joined us as the Chief Operating Officer.

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Newsletter, June 2023

Patient Safety Movement

President Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, joined us again and demonstrated his strong commitment to patient safety. million women have little or no access to maternal health. We have much to do to make healthcare safe! In the United States, about 6.9 Michael A.E.

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Newsletter, July 2023

Patient Safety Movement

Don Berwick—one of the original giants in patient safety and a founding member of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement—gave an inspiring keynote address. First, he recognized the superb healthcare force we have in the US, how dedicated they are, and how frustrated they are by the avoidable harm to patients that is occurring.

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Newsletter, November 2022

Patient Safety Movement

And it’s largely preventable—if not the disease itself (in the case of Type 2 diabetes) then at least the most severe outcomes. Managing diabetes as early as possible is key, which is why this year’s theme for National Diabetes Month is building a healthcare team. Get Routine Care to Stay Healthy : Regular checkups are paramount.