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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...