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CDC Launches Blog Series on Patient Safety

CDC

While many would agree this is accurate, we should take it a step further and define it as “a discipline and a responsibility in the healthcare sector.” Patient safety is an urgent, global public health concern,

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Denise Cardo, MD, retires after 30 years dedicated to patient safety

CDC

As part of Public Health Thank You Day, celebrated every year on the Monday before Thanksgiving, we’d like to honor Denise Cardo, MD, who recently retired from public service after 30 years dedicated to patient safety.

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National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report

Briggs Healthcare

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare This Patient Safety Chartbook is part of a family of documents and tools that support the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report (QDR). There’s something for everyone in this Patient Safety Chartbook!

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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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5 stories to celebrate National Healthcare Quality Week

Meditech

Recognize National Healthcare Quality Week 2021 by learning more about how technology is helping healthcare professionals to make a positive impact on their communities. Here are five blogs highlighting customers who are going the extra mile while getting the most from their EHR.

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Collette Health Appoints Christine Gall as Chief Nursing Officer

HIT Consultant

In this pivotal role, Gall will be instrumental in furthering Collette Health’s mission of integrating virtual patient safety solutions to prevent falls and adverse events while enhancing patient outcomes.

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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.” The Patient Safety Movement Foundation will be well represented. We have consistently emphasized the importance of data transparency as essential for monitoring progress in enhancing patient care.