| The DoD Patient Safety Program works to eliminate preventable patient harm by empowering patients and engaging, educating and equipping patient-care teams, including the patient, to institutionalize evidence-based safe practices. Our eBulletin disseminates PSP program updates, news, useful tips, success stories and upcoming educational activities that will help us achieve this goal. In this issue, you’ll learn about the Air Force Patient Safety Recognition Program, the Health Information Technology Focused Review, and inspiring, educational patient safety videos. Enjoy!
Contents PSP Announcements
Air Force Announces New Patient Safety Recognition Program
Patient Safety Videos Inspire Reflection
Healthcare Information Technology Focused Review Identifies Error Trends and Develops Solutions
Upcoming Events
Patient Safety Learning Center – What’s New
In the Patient Safety Headlines PSP Announcements The 2011 Annual TeamSTEPPS® Collaborative will be held June 22-23 in Denver at the Crowne Plaza Denver International Airport Convention Center. More information will be provided in upcoming issues of the PSP eBulletin.
The PSP Spring Newsletter was recently published. Visit http://health.mil/dodpatientsafety/News/Publications.aspx to download a copy today. You can also subscribe to have the newsletter distributed to your e-mail inbox each quarter. Go to https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USMHS/subscriber/new to subscribe! Back to top
Air Force Announces New Patient Safety Recognition Program The Air Force Medical Operations Agency/Surgeon General Headquarters recently unveiled a new Patent Safety Coin Recognition Program, intended to boost overall staff morale and performance. This program acknowledges superior... Read more Back to top
Patient Safety Videos Inspire Reflection PSP has recently acquired two award-winning videos produced by Transparent Health. This multi-part educational video series focuses on learning from medical errors, as well as the importance of transparency and disclosure in dealing... Read more Back to top
Healthcare Information Technology Focused Review Identifies Error Trends and Develops Solutions Electronic medical record events (e.g. events related to incorrect order entry, system unavailability, etc.) became a designated patient safety event category in 2009 and have since become the second-leading reported non-medication event type... Read more Back to top
Upcoming Events Patient Safety Workshops (Instructor-led or self-paced online learning sessions focused on a specific product)
April 13, 0900-1100 ET
TapRooT v5 Overview for DoD
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This activity is intended for DoD participants only. You will be directed to the Patient Safety Learning Center to register.
Patient Safety Learning Circles (In-person or web-based forums focused on a specific topic)
Clarifying PSR Event Harm Classification Categories: A Continued Conversation
April 14, 1400-1500 ET
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This activity is intended for DoD participants only. You will be directed to the Patient Safety Learning Center to register.
April 20, 1400-1500 ET
Air Force Patient Safety Initiatives: The Modified Early Warning Score
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April 28, 1400-1500 ET
Healthcare Information Technology Focused Review
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This activity is intended for DoD participants only. You will be directed to the Patient Safety Learning Center to register.
Patient Safety Pathways to Success (Accredited and/or CEU training)
April 4-8, 0800-1700 ET (estimate)
Basic Patient Safety Managers Course
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Patient Safety Connection (In-person networking and leading practices discussions)
No activities in April
Patient Safety Helplines (1:1 sessions available to stakeholders)
No activities in April Back to top
Patient Safety Learning Center – What’s New The DoD PSLC is a resource for medical and dental professionals to come together and partner for a new level of care. You can register for the PSLC on the DoD Patient Safety website at http://health.mil/dodpatientsafety/...Read more Back to top
In the Patient Safety Headlines These articles are external and provided for information purposes only. The DoD does not sponsor these websites.
Health-care Law is Boosting Quality, Affordability
ICU Central-Line Infections Drop Dramatically Nationwide
Joint Commission Releases Consumer-Focused Animated Patient Safety Videos
New UCSF Robotic Pharmacy Aims to Improve Patient Safety
Study: Reducing Physician Working Hours Does Not Improve Patient Safety Back to top
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