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Healthcare Quality

Reporting and Prevention of Needlestick Injuries

Needlestick and sharps injury (NSI) is a serious occupational hazard and health concern. Healthcare workers (HCWs) who have frequent exposure to needles are at increased risk of NSIs. Sharps exposures can lead to serious or fatal infections with bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, or HIV. Proper reporting and prevention strategies are crucial in mitigating these risks.

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Hak Yek Tan 14 May 2024
Healthcare Quality

Online Incident Reporting: Key to Fostering Open Communication

Open communication is critical in fostering a safety culture and a positive work environment in healthcare. In this blog, we look at the pivotal role of online incident reporting in fostering open communication and creating a culture of safety, transparency, active learning, and continuous improvement.

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Hak Yek Tan 7 May 2024
Incident Reporting

The Essential Guide to Reporting Pressure Ulcer Incidents

Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure injuries or bedsores, are a significant health issue. Pressure ulcers develop when there is constant pressure on a particular area of the skin, often from lying in the same position for too long without relief. The harm can vary in severity, from mild reddening of the skin to deep wounds that extend into the muscle and bone.

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Nalini J 17 April 2024
Patient Safety

How to Prevent Patient Identification Errors: The Pivotal Role of Incident Reporting

Patient misidentification is a prevalent patient safety concern. It is an ever-present risk that can inadvertently lead to other clinical incidents, potentially causing harm to patients. Addressing patient misidentification is crucial for enhancing patient safety and preventing adverse events. Despite efforts to prevent wrong-patient errors, mistakes continue to occur.

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Hak Yek Tan 25 March 2024
Patient Safety

Patient Identification: Strategies and Best Practices

Correctly identifying patients and matching patients to their intended treatment is fundamental to safe care. Patient identification is such a routine process in the complex healthcare system, and it can be perceived as unimportant. Yet, the risk of wrong-patient errors is real and ever-present.

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Nalini J 12 March 2024
Patient Safety

9 Essential Patient Safety Tools For Quality Improvement in Healthcare

Simple and easy-to-use tools can bring surprising insights and results. Most healthcare professionals, especially safety and quality officers, are familiar with and use them during their day-to-day work. Yes, we are talking about essential patient safety tools and techniques that you use to ensure the delivery of safe and reliable care. These tools are indispensable for safety and quality management in healthcare.

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Nalini J 12 February 2024
Healthcare Quality

Breaking Barriers: Digitally Empowering Medication Error Reporting

Medication error (ME) is a key patient safety concern and a leading cause of avoidable patient harm in healthcare systems. However, MEs often go undetected or underreported. Reporting MEs is crucial for patient safety and continuous quality improvement in all healthcare organizations.

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Nalini J 20 December 2023
Healthcare Quality

Preventing Patient Falls: The Critical Role of Incident Reporting

Falls are a prevalent safety concern and a leading cause of injuries involving patients and long-term care residents. It leads to injuries, longer length of hospital stays, post-fall anxiety and financial burdens. According to JCI Sentinel Event database, inpatient falls with serious injuries accounted for 42% of total sentinel events reported in hospitals in 2022.

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Hak Yek Tan 23 October 2023
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  • Patient safety is the cornerstone of quality healthcare. In our “Patient Safety” blogs, we delve deep into the critical aspects of patient safety, sharing insights, best practices, and strategies to ensure the well-being of patients in healthcare settings. 1. The Importance of Patient Safety Begin by understanding why patient safety is of paramount importance in healthcare. Explore the fundamental principles that underpin patient safety and why it should be at the forefront of all healthcare practices. 2. Patient-Centered Care Discover how patient-centered care is at the heart of patient safety. Learn how healthcare organizations can prioritize patients’ needs, preferences, and values, and how this approach can lead to safer and more satisfying healthcare experiences. 3. Medication Safety Medication errors are a significant source of harm in healthcare. In this section, we explore strategies and best practices for ensuring medication safety, including proper administration, prescription, and the use of technology to prevent errors. 4. Infection Control and Prevention Infections can pose a substantial risk to patient safety. Learn about the importance of infection control and prevention measures, including hand hygiene, sterilization, and precautions to minimize the spread of healthcare-associated infections. 5. Patient Engagement in Safety Patients play a crucial role in their own safety. Explore how healthcare organizations can actively involve patients in their care and safety, empowering them to ask questions, share concerns, and be partners in the healthcare decision-making process. 6. Teamwork and Communication Effective teamwork and communication are vital for patient safety. Discover how healthcare teams can improve their collaboration, communication, and situational awareness to prevent errors and enhance the quality of care. 7. Fall Prevention and Mobility Safety Falls are a significant safety concern, particularly for vulnerable patients. We’ll discuss fall prevention strategies, mobility safety, and the importance of assessing and addressing the risks associated with patient falls. 8. Incident Reporting in Patient Safety Incident reporting is a critical tool in identifying and addressing safety issues. Learn how effective incident reporting systems are integral to improving patient safety, and how organizations can encourage reporting to prevent future incidents. In our “Patient Safety” blogs, we provide a comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals and organizations committed to ensuring the safety of their patients. Patient safety is not just a goal; it’s a continuous effort to provide the highest quality of care while minimizing harm.