| 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 Ambulatory Falls toolkit, Navy Patient Safety Updates, and what’s new in the Patient Safety Learning Center. Enjoy!
Contents PSP Announcements
Navy on Track with The Joint Commission’s 18-month Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Cycle
Ambulatory Falls Toolkit Helps Eliminate Risk of Falls
First Joint Meeting of Navy and Army Association for Professionals in Infection Control Focus Groups at APIC 2011
Upcoming Events
PSLC News and Notes
In the Patient Safety Headlines PSP Announcements The Patient Safety Professional Conduct Toolkit Series was recently approved for continuing education credits by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. This is the first Web-based course to receive CEU credits through USUHS. Participants will receive one credit for each part of the live series completed. For more information, click here, or to register for Parts 3 and 4 of the series, see registration information in the “Upcoming Events” section of this eBulletin.
The 5th Annual TeamSTEPPS® Collaborative will take place this year from June 21-23 in Denver. The Collaborative is sponsored by the National Implementation of TeamSTEPPS project funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Department of Defense.
Heidi King, MS, FACHE, deputy director of the DoD Patient Safety Program and Mary Salisbury, subject matter expert for the PSP are presenting at the 2011 Improvement Science Summit & Summer Institute on Evidence-Based Practice from June 28-July 2 in San Antonio. This year’s theme is “Transforming Care: Friction, Heat & Light,” and participants will learn what works in building care processes and supporting care providers in the evolving environment of improvement. For more information, click here Back to top
Navy on Track with The Joint Commission’s 18-month Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Cycle The Joint Commission has recently implemented a new 18-month FMEA Cycle, to better identify where and how processes fail, so that they may be evaluated and future incidences avoided. To better track and support the new FMEA cycle... Read more Back to top
Ambulatory Falls Toolkit Helps Manage Risks Patients falling in the ambulatory care area are among the leading events resulting in patient harm within the DoD. Facilities interested in developing a patient fall reduction program in the ambulatory setting will find a scarcity of resources... Read more Back to top
First Joint Meeting of Navy and Army Association for Professionals in Infection Control Focus Groups at APIC 2011 The inaugural meeting of the Navy and Army APIC Focus Groups will take place at the 38th Annual APIC Educational Conference & International Meeting at the Hilton Hotel in Baltimore from June 27-29. The Tuesday evening session will be led by... Read more Back to top
Upcoming Events Patient Safety Workshops:
Instructor-led or self-paced online learning sessions focused on a specific product
No activities in June
Patient Safety Learning Circles:
In-person or web-based forums focused on a specific topic
June 9, 1400-1500 ET
Preventing Wrong Site Surgery (Focused Review Update)
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This activity is intended for DoD participants only. You will be directed to the Patient Safety Learning Center to register.
June 15, 1400-1500 ET
Navy Patient Safety Initiatives: High Level Infection Prevention and Control
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This activity is intended for DoD participants only. You will be directed to the Patient Safety Learning Center to register.
June 15, 1100-1200 ET
National Patient Safety Foundation Webcast: Medical Simulation 101- Fundamental Strategies for Advancing Your Patient Safety Agenda
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June 23, 1400-1500 ET
National Patient Safety Goals – Taking a Proactive Approach
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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
June 16, 1400-1500 ET
Professional Conduct Toolkit Workshop Part 3: An Inconvenient Truth: The Role of Leaders in Promoting Professional Conduct Across the Organization
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June 30, 1400-1500 ET
Professional Conduct Toolkit Workshop: Part 4: Techniques for Maintaining Resilience When Working with High Conflict People
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Patient Safety Connection:
In-person networking and leading practices discussions
June 21-23
2011 TeamSTEPPS Collaborative
Patient Safety Helplines:
1:1 sessions available to stakeholders
No activities in June
PSLC News and Notes 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/
New on the PSLC this month: Patient Safety Reporting System documents and new discussion forum topics.
Click here to visit the PSR page to view a new Dental Event Crosswalk that provides guidance...Read more
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In the Patient Safety Headlines These articles are external and provided for information purposes only. The DoD does not sponsor these websites.
AHRQ Releases Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture Results
Studer Group Introduces Learning Lab Network
Maternal Health Care Quality in the US
NPSF Awards Research Grants to Study Rapid Response Team Events and Patient Handoffs
ACOs: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
ICUs in Michigan Sustain Zero Bloodstream Infections for up to Two Years
What you Can Do to Ensure a Safe Hospital Stay
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