Search Tag: patient safety
2022 04 Apr
IRVINE, CALIF. (April 4, 2022) – The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) will host the 8th annual World Patient Safety Science and Technology Summit (WPSSTS) virtually April 29 and April 30, 2022. The event is co-convened by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the European Society of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, the International...Read more
2022 17 Feb
Join our panellists on March 1 at 16:00 CET as they discuss the prevalence and types of medical errors in the ICU, the psychological impact of these errors, and strategies to prevent them and improve the safety of critically ill patients. Moderator Jean-Louis Vincent Editor-in-Chief ICU Management & Practice Professor Department...Read more
2022 17 Feb
Adverse events (AEs) are common among critically ill patients. Evidence about the nature, preventability and predictability of AEs can be used to reinvest in efforts to reduce them and improve patient safety in ICUs. Case Mr. A, a previously well 70-year-old male was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with respiratory...Read more
2022 17 Feb
The transmission of information (TOI) in extremely variable environments, such as the ICU, is crucial. The content and how it is transmitted can be decisive in the safe care of the critical patient. Introduction In an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), we attend people with a wide range of pathologies. All the information obtained...Read more
2022 17 Feb
Post-operative hypotension is a frequent occurrence that is unrecognised with intermittent spot checks based monitoring in most hospital ward patients. Myocardial injury is strongly associated with hypotension in this period of recovery from surgery. Upgrading ward monitoring to portable, smart, and continuous systems with effective alarm management...Read more
2022 17 Feb
This article highlights the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on patient quality and safety and discusses an academy designed to support nurses to design and implement innovative solutions. Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the crisis of patient safety with an increase in hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) after more than...Read more
2022 01 Mar
Jean-Louis Vincent (MODERATOR) Editor-in-Chief @ ICU Management & Practice Professor Department of Intensive Care Erasme Hospital Université libre de Bruxelles Brussels, Belgium Khara M Sauro Assistant Professor @ Departments of Community Health Sciences, Surgery and Oncology Topic : Exploring Trends...Read more
2021 07 Dec
At RSNA 2021’s opening session on 28 November, Dr James Merlino of the Cleveland Clinic discussed strategies to improve the patient experience and healthcare delivery. His address followed RSNA president Dr Mary Mahoney’s opening address. Dr Merlino, a colorectal surgeon, leads patient-centric efforts at the Cleveland Clinic and serves as president,...Read more
2021 12 Nov
The credit bureau, TransUnion, surveyed consumers’ billing experiences and found that 35% of patients said that debt discouraged them from seeking healthcare over the past year. TransUnion Healthcare saw a 55% rise in financial assistance transactions between September 2020 and September 2021. Since September 2018, there has been a 270% increase in...Read more
2021 20 Oct
Increasing collaboration between health care providers and the medical industry is proven to be beneficial as it continues to pave the way for innovative technologies. By bringing expert opinions to the table, we can explore patient safety and infection prevention, discussing what can further be done to improve the endoscopic field. Sparked...Read more
2022 29 Apr
Find the Patient Safety Movement on Social Medi a Save the date for the 2022 World Patient Safe ty, Science & Technology Summit! Stay tuned for more information! Read more
2021 09 Sep
Affidea launches an innovative Business Intelligence Tool for real-time radiation dose monitoring to improve patient care. Key Points The use of a new technology built on GE Healthcare’s Applied Intelligence platform and imaging insights. Better data integration and analysis through the use of the Affidea Dose Excellence programme,...Read more
2021 09 Sep
Affidea launches an innovative Business Intelligence Tool for real-time radiation dose monitoring to improve patient care. Key Points The use of a new technology built on GE Healthcare’s Applied Intelligence platform and imaging insights. Better data integration and analysis through the use of the Affidea Dose Excellence programme,...Read more
2021 14 Jun
In this space I will explore monthly topics, from concepts to technologies, related to the necessary steps to build Digital Healthcare Systems. For this month, I have invited Mr Giorgio Cangioli to co-author a brief article on Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), as hospitals and their interconnections are a critical asset and next...Read more
2021 23 Apr
A new study looks into prevalent determinants of psychological well-being in healthcare workers based on survey data collected in three countries. You might also like: A nurse looks back: what has happened to the profession over the last 12 months? Learn more Already a crisis in pre-pandemic times, burnout, anxiety and other...Read more
2021 25 Feb
Speakers Mitchell Rosner, MD, MACP Henry B. Mulholland Professor of Medicine Chair, Department of Medicine University of Virgininia Health System Dennis Begos, MD, FACS, FACRS Associate Medical Director, Medical and Scientific Affair Nova Biomedical Find Nova BIomedical on Social Media Read more
2020 15 Dec
Artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced from a debate into a large collection of different technologies with applicability in everyday life, meant to bring a difference in people’s life, from the way we interact between us, take decisions, buy products, set goals or monitor health. The healthcare sector makes no exception. We all...Read more
2020 15 Dec
Artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced from a debate into a large collection of different technologies with applicability in everyday life, meant to bring a difference in people’s life, from the way we interact between us, take decisions, buy products, set goals or monitor health. The healthcare sector makes no exception. We all...Read more
2020 26 Nov
Already burdened by the unprecedented challenges from the COVID-19 crisis, healthcare organisations also were hit by a barrage of significant security incidents – i.e. phishing, ransomware and data breaches – during the past 12 months, says a new HIMSS report. You might also like: ‘Shielding’ Against Cyber Attacks These cybersecurity...Read more
2020 19 Nov
New research shows that, in the primary care setting, both patients and practitioners perceive patient safety more in terms of work functions, which reflect grouping of tasks or responsibilities in delivery of care. You might also like: Future of Patient Safety: What We’ve Learned from the Pandemic In this study (Lai...Read more
2020 28 Sep
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented level of public scrutiny of patient care, and developing highly reliable systems is no longer going to be optional for organisations in the future. Healthcare leaders are now challenged to implement new cultures focussed on sustaining safe, person-centred care for both patients and health...Read more
2020 08 Sep
September 17th is WHO’s World Patient Safety Day. There’s no better moment in history to call for new legislation that finally ensures health worker and patient safety. Today, the Patient Safety Movement Foundation released a detailed white paper and its leadership issued the following statement urging the creation of a National Patient Safety...Read more
2020 11 Aug
The lack of non-technical skills is associated with poor performance and patient harm in medicine. H uman Factor (HF) is an established scientific discipline that studies the interrelationship between humans, equipment, and work environment. Core aspects of HF, widely known as non-technical skills (NTS), include three dimensions...Read more
2020 03 Aug
The COVID-19 pandemic has become a catalyst for healthcare to embrace digital care. Affidea Group is already on this path and has outlined four priority areas to ensure the best possible care delivery for patients, doctors and providers. Key Points Due to the need of minimal physical contact, the pandemic accelerated the healthcare’s transition...Read more