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ASPPS e-News, June 2012
On Jun 13, 2012 | CommentsIn this issue
- ASPPS Members in the News
- NPSF Congress Recap
- Patient Safety in the News
- Reporting Patient Safety Events Challenge Announced
- Doctors Must Not Be Antisocial
- June Webcast: Monitor Alarm Fatigue: Lessons Learned
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ASPPS Members Graduate from AHA-NPSF Patient Safety Fellowship Program
On Jun 12, 2012 | CommentsIn May, we marked not only the annual NPSF Patient Safety Congress, but also the graduation of the 2011-2012 class of AHA-NPSF Patient Safety Leadership Fellows. At a celebration in Washington, DC, just prior to the start of this year’s NPSF Congress, the fellows were feted and recognized for their hard work, insightful projects, and ambition to move the field of patient safety forward in their organizations. Read More→
Current Awareness Literature Alert, May 2012 #2
On Jun 11, 2012 | CommentsMay (2) 2012 | Volume 16, Issue 5:2
The IOM Report on Patient Safety and Health Information Technology
On Jun 06, 2012 | Comments2012 Professional Learning Series Webcast
Webcast held May 31, 1-2 pm EDT
Faculty
David C. Classen, MD, MS
CMIO, Pascal Metrics
Associate Professor of Medicine and Consultant in Infectious Diseases
University of Utah School of Medicine
Jeffrey P. Brown, MEd
Sr. Cognitive Scientist
Applied Research Associates Read More→
Current Awareness Literature Alert: May #1
On May 22, 2012 | CommentsMay (1) 2012 | Volume 16, Issue 5:1
ASPPS Announces New Two-Year Membership Option
On May 21, 2012 | Comments
The American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety recently introduced a new two-year membership option for Professional, Advocate, Student, and Affiliate-level members. Those joining the society for the first time—or those renewing a membership—can save 10 percent off the cost of the annual membership fee by joining the Society for two years. Read More→
Six Authors of Winning Patient Safety Essays to be Recognized at NPSF Congress
On May 18, 2012 | Comments
The Doctors Company Foundation and the Lucian Leape Institute, in Partnership, Present Young Physicians Patient Safety Awards
BOSTON, MA (May 18, 2011) – The Doctors Company Foundation, in partnership with the Lucian Leape Institute at the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), has announced the winners of The Doctors Company Foundation Young Physicians Patient Safety Awards, which recognize young physicians for their deep personal insight into the significance of patient safety work.
The awards will be conferred at the 14th Annual NPSF Patient Safety Congress to be held May 23-25, 2012, in Washington, DC. Read More→
Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center to Receive NPSF Stand Up for Patient Safety Management Award
On May 18, 2012 | Comments
Medical Center Recognized for Falls Prevention Effort
Boston, MA (May 18, 2011)—The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) has announced that the 2012 Stand Up For Patient Safety Management Award will go to Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, part of the Louisiana State University system, LSU Health. The award will be conferred at the 14th Annual NPSF Patient Safety Congress to be held May 23-25, 2012, in Washington, DC. Read More→
ASPPS e-News, May 2012
On May 15, 2012 | Comments
In this issue
- ASPPS Members In the News
- Patient Safety In the News
- NPSF Awards Research Grants
- Patient Safety InSight Spring Issue
- May Webcast: The New IOM Report on Patient Safety and Health Information Technology
- RSVP for the Member Breakfast at Congress
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Reporting Patient Safety Events Challenge Announced
On May 15, 2012 | CommentsThe Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) recently launched the Reporting Patient Safety Events Challenge, designed to spur development of platform-agnostic health IT tools to facilitate the reporting of medical errors in hospital and outpatient settings. This developer contest is part of ONC’s Investing in Innovation (i2) Initiative, which holds competitions to accelerate development and adoption of technology solutions that enhance quality and outcomes.
