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root cause analysis of a sentinel event

How to Perform a Root Cause Analysis of a Sentinel Event

A Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a systemic approach towards problem solving used to determine the root cause of a problem. (1) This process is...

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10 Questions to Ask When Evaluating An Incident Reporting System

Health Information Technology (HIT) is becoming increasingly important for improving quality outcomes and patient safety in healthcare...

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What is Incident Management?: How to Prevent Harm in Healthcare

In the healthcare industry, incident management is the backbone of ensuring patient safety and reducing harm in the care setting. Read on for a...

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Improving Patient Safety: How to Tackle Inaccurate Medication Lists

Medication errors can have serious consequences for patients, including hospitalizations, longer stays, and even death. One common cause of...

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Medication Errors: Why We Must Look Beyond the “Five Rights”

Medication errors are a widespread concern in healthcare, and they can have severe consequences for patients. The five rights of medication...

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The Patient Incident Report: A Necessary Tool for Risk Management

With the increasing demands on healthcare providers today, even the most skilled and well-trained professionals can make mistakes. Healthcare...

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Improve Patient Safety with Checklists in Hospitals

Patient safety incidents are a serious concern in healthcare. These incidents can cause harm to patients, increase costs, and damage brand...

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Prevent Medication Errors with Healthcare Technology

To prevent medication errors is crucial in the evolving landscape of healthcare, as new innovations and technology may unintentionally elevate...

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Best in KLAS: What Is It? And Why Does a High Score Matter?

Best in KLAS is a designation given to healthcare technology and services companies that have been ranked highest by healthcare providers in the...

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How Healthcare Leaders Can Prevent Fatal Errors

Barriers to event and incident reporting can all deter healthcare employees from sharing their observations. But for patients to receive the highest...

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