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10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit Begins

Patient Safety Movement

On the first day of the Summit, global patient safety leaders call for increased urgency in reducing preventable deaths. In a keynote address, Don Berwick, MD, MPP, FRCP, former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services pointed out that one in four hospital patients experience injury as a result of their care.

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Newsletter, November 2023

Patient Safety Movement

She brings to her board role a clear vision and keen understanding of the essential contributions advanced technologies will make in improving patient safety across healthcare delivery systems globally. Patient Safety Initiatives in Ghana Knowledge is power—even the power to save a life.

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Cybersecurity for the Clinician

Briggs Healthcare

It is increasingly understood that threats to healthcare cybersecurity present a shared challenge and therefore a shared responsibility, including among those whose principal responsibility is patient care and healthcare quality.

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Newsletter, September 2023

Patient Safety Movement

During his speech, Joe provided an overview of the PCAST report recommendations, the current state of patient safety efforts and strategies for reaching ZERO, and issues around opioid safety. Through this year’s slogan “Elevate the voice of patients!” Letter from CEO September is the month for patient safety.