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Four Proven Strategies for a Safer Healthcare System with Zero Harm

Patient Safety Movement

At June’s World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit, our CEO Dr. Michael Ramsay shared an optimistic perspective about the progress which can be made in patient safety in the next five years through data transparency and evidence-based medicine. “I The trouble is that a lot of it does not reach the patients.”

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Newsletter, February 2024

Patient Safety Movement

” Joe Kiani, Founder Patient Safety Movement Foundation Letter from CEO In many parts of the world, February is the month for celebrating love. Approximately 25% of patients experience an adverse event in US hospitals, with over 40% caused by preventable errors. “I believe in persistence.

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RTLS Can Enhance the Patient Experience, Staff Safety, and Workflow Operations in 2023

HIT Consultant

Forty-five percent of respondents stated that the patient-to-nurse staffing ratios they’re experiencing are currently 5:1, which is more than double the optimal target of 2:1 and contributes to reduced quality of care and even patient safety risks.

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Reduce clinician burnout and improve care with AI in healthcare

Cloud Blogs

Doctors experiencing burnout are twice as likely to be involved in patient safety incidents, including medication errors and substandard care. This, in turn, leads to a sharp decline in patient satisfaction. Detect and prevent fraudulent claims and other abuses based on behavioral patterns.

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Five Ways to Empower Patients and Improve Patient Engagement

Patient Safety Movement

In honor of World Health Organization World Patient Safety Day 2023, the Patient Safety Movement Foundation hosted a webinar dedicated to the theme of “Empowering Patients.” And they can provide feedback and advocacy so that their experiences can be used to improve care for other patients.”

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Strengthening Healthcare IT Infrastructure: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity Resilience

HIT Consultant

The ransomware strike caused a chain reaction among healthcare providers, where payment systems were disrupted, cash flow halted, and—worst of all—patient safety was put in jeopardy. This latest attack didn’t just impact IT systems, administrative processes, or the bottom line; it threatened the quality of care for patients.

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Delivering Patient-Centered Care Means Decluttering the Digital Health Landscape

HIT Consultant

However, “an app for everything” mentality has significant downsides, namely a complex and disjointed patient experience – and arguably, does not result in better quality of care. An integrated, systems and requirements-driven digital approach will put the whole patient back at the center of the digital ecosystem.