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9 Proven Strategies for Preventing Medication Errors in Hospitals

Medication errors are a leading cause of preventable harm in hospitals, affecting patient outcomes and costing the healthcare industry billions each year. By preventing medication errors, hospitals can significantly enhance patient safety, improve care quality, and restore trust in their systems. In this guide, we explore actionable strategies that healthcare leaders can implement to reduce these errors and their costly consequences. From leveraging technology to empowering patients, discover the essential practices that can make a tangible difference in your institution.
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Safety Culture Surveys in Healthcare: Benefits, Challenges & Solutions

In healthcare, promoting a culture of safety is essential for preventing adverse events and enhancing care quality. American Data Network highlights the advantages of safety culture surveys, specifically focusing on the AHRQ Culture of Safety Survey to help healthcare organizations assess and improve their patient safety culture effectively.
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Sensitivity to Operations: HRO Tools That Strengthen Hospital Safety and Performance

Master the Sensitivity to Operations trait, a critical High Reliability Organization (HRO) principle that ensures continuous awareness of your hospital’s operations. Learn how fostering situational awareness across your team enhances safety, empowers staff, and supports proactive problem-solving, driving your hospital toward better patient outcomes.

The Ultimate Guide to Launching a Good Catch Program in Your Hospital

A Good Catch program fosters a growing culture of safety by encouraging the recognition and reporting of risk before a patient is harmed. This guide will help you follow the roadmap created by American Data Network Patient Safety Organization for its 45-Hospital Good Catch Initiative, which successfully increased near miss reporting by 47%.
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National Patient Safety Goals: A Guide to Effective Strategies

The 2024 National Patient Safety Goals set forth by The Joint Commission offer hospitals a clear roadmap to enhance patient care and reduce medical errors. This comprehensive guide provides practical, real-world strategies to help healthcare organizations meet these goals—focusing on areas like infection prevention, accurate patient identification, and healthcare equity. Learn how to implement these evidence-based practices effectively to foster a safer, more reliable care environment for all patients.

Patient Safety Event Reporting: Proven Strategies for Safer, Smarter Healthcare

Navigating the intricacies of patient safety event reporting is crucial for every healthcare facility. Dive into this comprehensive guide to learn how effectively capturing and leveraging event data can promote safety and improve quality of care.

18-Month, 116-Clinic Initiative Reveals Outpatient Setting in Urgent Need of Focus on Safety Culture + FREE TOOLKIT & FULL REPORT

ADNPSO’s safety culture initiative in the clinics setting uncovered significant underreporting and a critical need for improvement, with only three safety events reported annually per clinic over three years across 116 clinics. Discover how this initiative aims to transform outpatient safety culture with targeted education and a free toolkit.