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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Safety of Older Adults Residing in Nursing Homes

Briggs Healthcare

The purpose of this primer is to provide updated information to the patient safety community about the challenges of ensuring the safe care of older adults in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes (NHs) associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the federal and state efforts taken to mitigate these challenges. “The

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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. Aligned Incentives—Payment for quality of care, not volume of care.

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Newsletter, October 2022

Patient Safety Movement

Joe’s passion for patient safety has been a driving force behind breakthrough developments in medical innovation at the company he founded, Masimo. These efforts are intended to complement previous investments in services to prevent unnecessary nursing home admissions and help nursing home residents transition back home when possible.

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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, March 2023

Patient Safety Movement

Save the Date: June 1-2, 2023 10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit The 10-year anniversary marks professionals like you making a significant difference in eliminating preventable medical errors. Patient Safety Leadership Award Recognition Joe Kiani Receives the 2023 Robert L.

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Ligature Risk and Assessment in Hospitals   

Briggs Healthcare

Instead, surveyors should investigate further to determine whether the failure could have been the result of something more basic to safe patient care, such as insufficient monitoring and/or patient assessment and evaluation. Resources to Improve Quality of Care: Check out CMS’s new Quality in Focus interactive video series.

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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. The event fostered a high-level exchange of ideas and initiatives to improve global patient safety.