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Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week with news and analysis about patient safety and healthcare quality.
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
 

Featured Story

PSQH Quick Poll: Taking the Pulse of Patient Safety
As part of PSQH’s celebration of Patient Safety Awareness Week, we decided to reach out to our readers with a few questions to find out the state of patient safety efforts in 2022. Part of PSQH’s Patient Safety Awareness Week activities, this PSQH Quick Poll is presented in partnership with GOJO – the makers of Purell, Nuance, PDC, and the Intersociety Accreditation Commission. The Quick Poll had a total of 210 respondents.
 

News & Analysis

Staffing Shortages Aren’t Just a Business Problem, They’re a Patient Safety Threat
Since 2020, the healthcare industry has lost nearly half a million workers, exacerbating staffing shortages that existed prior to the start of the pandemic. One of the hardest-hit areas is the pharmacy. As of September 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected there would be 43,000 pharmacist and pharmacy technician job openings each year throughout the next decade.
PSQH: The Podcast

PSQH: The Podcast Episode 49 – How Female Physicians Can Prevent Burnout

On episode 49 of PSQH: The Podcast, Dr. Tammie Chang, author of the new book Boundaries for Women Physicians: Love Your Life and Career in Medicine, talks about how female physicians can prevent burnout, stress, and exhaustion. Part of PSQH’s Patient Safety Awareness Week activities, this episode is presented in partnership with GOJO – the makers of Purell, Nuance, PDC, and the Intersociety Accreditation Commission.
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During my 20 years as an anesthesiologist, I’ve appreciated the field of anesthesiology for being a leader in improving patient safety through technological innovation and training. Ten years ago, my own personal interest in patient safety innovation was heightened when I had the unfortunate experience of a patient medication administration error. This content is presented in partnership with PDC.
 

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Monday, 3/28 - Elevate PX: The Global Patient Experience Event

Tuesday, 4/12 - SHEA Spring 2022 Conference

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Soaring to Success: The Path to Developing High-Reliability Clinical Teams

Written by a former airline pilot turned nurse and a patient safety expert, this practical resource offers solutions to managing longstanding challenges in patient care by applying the practices of crew resource management. This one-of-a-kind resource uses engaging case studies and real-life examples to provide a framework for improving communication and patient safety.

 

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