Falls in healthcare settings are a significant public health concern. They have consequences ranging from hip fractures to a heightened fear of falling. Not only do they increase bed time, but they can drastically reduce a patient’s quality of life.
Globally, medication errors are a leading cause of patient harm in hospitals, accounting for up to 20% of patient safety events. Each year, such errors are responsible for between 7,000 and 9,000 preventable patient fatalities.
Globally, medication errors are a leading cause of patient harm in hospitals, accounting for up to 20% of patient safety events. Each year, such errors are responsible for between 7,000 and 9,000 preventable patient fatalities.
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, maintaining a strong culture of safety is paramount. American Data Network shines a spotlight on the benefits of safety culture surveys. Specifically, we promote the value of the AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) Culture of Safety Survey. This tool is instrumental in assessing and improving patient safety culture in healthcare settings.
Hospitals owe it to their patients and staff to function as HROs, or High Reliability Organizations. HROs are safe, error-free environments with a reliable and consistent quality of care. Such organizations have the data to back up their success, including positive patient outcomes and high staff retention.
A Good Catch campaign fosters a growing culture of safety by encouraging the recognition and reporting of risk before a patient is harmed.
The intersection of healthcare and technology has paved the way for groundbreaking advances in patient care. As part of this dynamic shift, specialized registries, like the NCDR – TVT (Transcatheter Valve Therapy) Registry, have emerged, playing a pivotal role in optimizing outcomes and enhancing our understanding of specific medical procedures. Today, we shine a spotlight on this registry and its real-world impact.