Developing an Effective Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Developing an effective root cause analysis (RCA) is key for healthcare organizations to identify factors that contribute to adverse events so that measures can be put in place to improve patient safety and reduce costs associated with risk.
Inside, you'll gain insight on 7 types of tools for root cause analysis, how to maximize root cause analysis with standard processes, and what steps to take after a root cause analysis.
Selecting the Right Incident Reporting System for Your Organization
Implementing an incident reporting system can significantly improve patient
outcomes, enhance operational efficiencies, and promote organizational growth. It’s important to choose the right solution to fit your organization’s unique needs.
In this whitepaper, learn key factors to consider when selecting an incident reporting system for your organization.
Breaking The Cycle: A Guide To Preventing Workplace Violence In Healthcare Whitepaper
Workplace violence in healthcare is a growing concern in the industry, putting the safety and well-being of healthcare professionals at risk. It's essential to take proactive steps to prevent workplace violence and create a safer environment for healthcare workers.
In this whitepaper, you'll learn the causes and examples of workplace violence in healthcare; insightful data around the prevalence of violence in the healthcare setting; why violence is often underreported in healthcare; and strategies to prevent violent incidents.
10 Elements of a Just Patient Safety Culture
Effective Patient Safety programs can improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. Developing an effective patient safety program starts with establishing a just culture of patient safety, and it is every healthcare professional’s responsibility.
In this whitepaper, you'll learn about 10 elements of a just patient safety culture, and how to build that culture within your organization.
What to Look for in a Safety Checklist
Checklists are one of the most effective tools that healthcare teams can use to ensure consistency and reduce the risk of adverse events.
In this whitepaper, you'll learn why safety rounding is important, what questions a safety checklist should ask, what factors to look for in a safety checklist tool, and the benefits of automated checklists for standardizing safety rounding across an organization.
10 Ways to Prevent Patient Falls
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, approximately
700,000 to 1,000,000 people fall in United States hospitals every day. In addition, an estimated $50 billion per year is spent on medical care related to falls. Quality improvement programs can drastically reduce patient fall risk.
In this whitepaper, learn 10 key strategies to prevent patient falls and improve outcomes across your healthcare organization.
Streamlining the Incident Management Process
With a growing number of patients admitted to healthcare facilities every year, many risk managers face competing priorities. As more tasks demand attention from risk managers, it can become difficult to focus on what really matters – reducing patient harm.
In this whitepaper, learn how an incident management system can help your organization improve outcomes, as well as key features to be aware of when looking for an incident management system.
Environment of Care Rounding Checklist
Protecting patients from harm involves more than safe treatments and procedures. Organizations must also consider where patients receive care, and minimize risks associated with the physical environment.
In this whitepaper, learn how to conduct effective environment of care rounding with a checklist that keeps patients safe.
The Benefits of Streamlining Internal Audits
Auditing equips an organization with the necessary data to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of safety initiatives.
In this whitepaper, you'll learn common challenges and benefits of the auditing process, as well as how streamlining internal audits can reduce safety risks and improve outcomes across an organization.
How To Reduce Healthcare Worker Burnout Whitepaper
Healthcare worker burnout is a pressing issue that can have negative consequences for both care providers and patients. This syndrome, caused by chronic job stress, is leading to increased rates of healthcare worker turnover, which healthcare organizations can no longer afford to ignore.
In this whitepaper, you’ll learn: early warning signs and causes of healthcare worker burnout; strategies to alleviate job-related stress; and how technology plays a crucial role in mitigating burnout among employees.
Patient Safety Organization (PSO) Common Formats
Joining a Patient Safety Organization (PSO) can help healthcare organizations improve patient safety outcomes and increase quality of care.
In this whitepaper, you'll gain insights on what a PSO is, how to join, the benefits of working with a PSO, and the things you need to know about AHRQ's Common Format templates to reduce incidents and cultivate a culture of safety across your organization.
How to Conduct Effective Safety Huddles
Safety huddles are a key tool for healthcare organizations to reduce patient harm, ensure accurate, consistent communication between staff, and promote patient and employee safety.
In this whitepaper, learn how to conduct effective safety huddles that improve patient outcomes and improve the efficiency of communication across your organization.
Effective Strategies for Improving and Monitoring Employee Health
Developing effective strategies for improving and monitoring employee health is key for healthcare organizations to track employee health across departments and reduce costs.
In this whitepaper, you'll learn 4 ways to improve and monitor employee health within your organization (and save over $100,000 annually).
How to Take a Data Informed Approach Towards Infection Control
Data lies at the core of healthcare operations – but how that data is used is often more
important than the data itself. With the rise of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in recent years, we are now in critical need of a data-informed approach towards infection
prevention and control.
In this whitepaper, you'll learn how to take a data-informed approach towards infection control to drive transformation within your organization.
Overcoming The Staffing Crisis: How To Retain Nurses Whitepaper
Nurse retention is an increasingly challenging issue for healthcare organizations, as it directly impacts patient outcomes, patient safety, and the overall quality of care provided. By implementing effective strategies for retaining nurses, organizations can improve patient satisfaction, reduce costs associated with recruitment and training, and create a more positive work environment for nursing staff.
In this whitepaper, you’ll learn: the connection between nurse retention and patient safety; the cost of nurse turnover; reasons nurses leave; and effective methods to retain nurses.
Calculate the Cost of Patient Safety & Infection Control Events at Your Facility
Calculate the cost of patient safety and infection control events such as falls, medication errors, and pressure ulcers to determine the ROI on investing in a patient safety and infection control solution.
Calculate the Cost of Events at Your Facility
Patient safety programs can have a meaningful impact in making care safer and reducing costs through the Prevention of Healthcare-Acquired Conditions (HACs).
While HACs can cause both patient harm and substantial financial burden to an organization, many HACs are preventable with the implementation of a patient safety and clinical quality technology that strengthens care delivery and drives quality outcomes.
How to Develop an Effective Falls Prevention Program
Falls prevention is a crucial part of improving patient safety within your healthcare organization. How can healthcare organizations develop effective falls prevention programs?
Inside, you'll gain insight on the basic components of a successful falls prevention program, cost-avoidance opportunities, and outcomes associated with effective falls prevention programs.
Case Study: How a Federally Qualified Health Center Manages Employee Health
In addition to monitoring the health and safety of patients, healthcare organizations are also responsible for monitoring the health and safety of their many employees. Increasingly, organizations are turning to software solutions to effectively manage the employee health process.
In this case study, learn how one healthcare organization proactively improved upon their employee health process by implementing tools for vaccine tracking, data visualization, and more.
Case Study: How a Hospice, Palliative Care, and Home Health Facility Protects Patients & Employees During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed infection control practices
and how care is delivered in healthcare settings – particularly within vulnerable
patient populations such as home health, hospice, and palliative care.
In this case study, learn how one healthcare organization proactively assessed the health and safety of their employees with a software solution during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Case Study: How a Behavioral Health Facility Improved Patient Safety Outcomes
Comprehensive incident reporting systems are a valuable tool for healthcare organizations to improve patient outcomes. However, these systems can be challenging to implement.
A statewide behavioral health facility came to Performance Health Partners looking for a solution to replace their outdated incident and event reporting system. Learn how they improved their safety outcomes with a new incident reporting solution in this case study.
