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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Volandes will present on Improving quality in end-of-life care: using videos and system-level change to enhance care. Read More.
The Clinical Performance Improvement Network is pleased to announce an ongoing webinar series; all session are designed to assist physician practices focus efforts on quality improvement. These webinars are presented free of charge for all physicians, medical group staff, and other care providers. There will be a charge of $75 for non-clinical participants.
More information and the schedule are available at http://www.wsma.org/cpin.
The National Patient Safety Foundation’s Lucian Leape Institute recently released a report of its Roundtable on Consumer Engagement in Patient Safety: “Safety is Personal – Partnering with Patients and Families for the Safest Care.”
This excellent paper is available on the Institute’s website: http://www.npsf.org/.
