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July 24, 2014
Lessons From Community Coalitions
Here is a great little article from Qualis Health. The bullets of key learnings may seem fundamental but they are profound. Three years ago, there were only a few community-based efforts in our nation that focused on improving the safe and effective movement of patients … Read More.
July 3, 2014
Lessons About Patient and Family Involvement from the NPSF Congress
Confession is so good for the soul! As I’ve told people recently, although the focus of the Washington Patient Safety Coalition has been on improving safety for patients since its inception in 2002 – after all, we are the Washington Patient Safety Coalition — until last year we were heavily provider-centric.
July 3, 2014
Safety on the Gun Range/Safety in Health Care
I will say right off that I am not a proponent of carrying a firearm. However, I recently was at a shooting range and observed some things that struck me as very applicable to safety. The group next to us was comprised of a mom, dad, and two girls (ages 10 and 11). … Read More.
June 20, 2014
My Medicine List updates!
Seeking presenters! Promoting the use of personal medicine list is a high-priority activity of the Coalition. WPSC is looking for speakers for two webinars in 2015 who can present on the use of personal medicine lists … Read More.
June 5, 2014
The American Hospital Association-McKesson Quest for Quality Prize® is seeking nominations
The American Hospital Association-McKesson Quest for Quality Prize® is seeking nominations for this annually-presented award that honors hospitals pursuing excellence through hospital leadership and innovation in quality improvement and safety … Read More.
June 5, 2014
A Follow-up to the Second Victim Support Presentation
In follow-up to the presentation by Jackie Valentine and Miriam Marcus-Smith on Second Victim Support programs at the National Patient Safety Congress in May, Miriam was interviewed for an article… Read More.
June 5, 2014
Over 225 people attended the 12th Northwest Patient Safety Conference on May 28 in Lynnwood
Many thanks to all of our speakers and attendees, with special thanks to our patient and family members who attended and contributed to the discussions… Read More.
May 2, 2014
AHRQ Launches TeamSTEPPS LISTSERV
AHRQ announces the launch of the TeamSTEPPS National Implementation LISTSERV, a moderated mailing list that can be used to exchange ideas and needs, share resources, and network. To subscribe, contact AHRQ at AHRQTeamSTEPPS@aha.org.
March 30, 2014
Angelo Volandes, MD, MPH, will be the plenary speaker at the 12th Northwest Patient Safety Conference on May 28, 2014.
Dr. Volandes will present on Improving quality in end-of-life care: using videos and system-level change to enhance care. Read More.
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