Archive for March, 2012
Focus on Patient Safety: Volume 14, Issue 4
On Mar 07, 2012 | Comments...
New SAFE CARE program to provide patient education at bedside and while receiving care
On Mar 07, 2012 | CommentsFrom the The Joint Commission
Encouraging patients and their families to take an active role in their health care by becoming involved and informed is critical. In celebration of Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 4-10, a unique patient safety education program will be released to provide patients and their families with instant access to current patient safety videos at their bedside and while receiving care. The 2012 SAFE CARE Patient Safety Education Program is a free offering developed to assist health care organizations in educating patients to help prevent medical errors. Read the full text article >>.
Current Awareness Literature Alert: February #2, 2012
On Mar 06, 2012 | CommentsFebruary (2) 2012 | Volume 16, Issue 2:2
NPSF Urges Be Aware for Safe Care
On Mar 01, 2012 | Comments
Professional and Consumer Focus Highlight Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 4-10, 2012
Boston, Mass. (March 1, 2012)—Health care professionals and consumers alike are the focus as the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) leads Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 4-10, 2012. This year’s theme, Be Aware for Safe Care, calls for all parties in the health care equation to be aware of ongoing efforts to improve patient safety and how they can take part in advancing them. Read More→
