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A Patient Survival Guide, from a Mother who Learned Too Late
On Mar 08, 2012 | CommentsConnecticut Mirror
This article highlights the work of Helen Haskell, founder of Mothers Against Medical Error. She spoke at St. Francis Hospital in Connecticut as part of Patient Safety Awareness Week 2012 recognition, with advice and guidelines for patients. Read the full article>>
It Is Time to Ask the Burning Question: What Is the Fire Risk?
On Mar 08, 2012 | Comments2012 Professional Learning Series Webcast
Held February 29, 2012, 2-3 pm
Faculty:
Charles E. Cowles, Jr., MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer in Houston, TX Read More→
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→
Ask Me 3 Video Released
On Feb 27, 2012 | CommentsPatient engagement remains a critical untapped lever in the health care environment. In advance of Patient Safety Awareness Week, NPSF has released a new video derived from its Ask Me 3 program, a patient education program designed to promote communication between health care consumers and providers. The program encourages patients to ask, and understand the answers to, three questions:
- What is my main problem?
- What do I need to do?
- Why is it important for me to do this?
The video is available to the public at no cost. Watch below, or visit the Ask Me 3 section of the website.
Reducing Surgical Site Infections
On Feb 24, 2012 | CommentsLast month, a cross-functional team of infection prevention experts released “Educate, Empower, Engage: A Collaborative Interdisciplinary Call-to-Action for Reducing Surgical Site Infections.” This white paper, the result of last fall’s Infection Prevention Leadership Summit, outlines potential solutions for preventing surgical site infections (SSIs) at health care facilities. Read More→
Boston, Mass. (February 7, 2012) – The Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS) today announced the official launch date for the highly-anticipated Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) exam. This credentialing process is designed to establish patient safety competency standards and elevate the professional stature of health care professionals who meet knowledge requirements in safety science, human factors engineering, and the practice of safe care. Read More→
Patient-Centered Care Model Demands Better Physician-Patient Communication
On Feb 03, 2012 | CommentsFrom Journal of the American Medical Association
Physicians need excellent communication skills and appropriate tools for facilitating communication to more effectively incorporate patient preferences into care. Read the extract>>
ASPPS e-News, January 2012
On Jan 18, 2012 | CommentsIn this issue
- Member magazine and blog published online
- ASPPS Anniversary Audio Conference: Register Today
- ASPPS Patient Safety Wiki Project Announced
- Launch of Certification Process for Professional Credential in Patient Safety
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ASPPS First Anniversary
On Jan 03, 2012 | CommentsASPPS Audio Conference: The Past, Present, and Future of Patient Safety
The American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety (ASPPS) marked its first anniversary on January 24, 2012. To celebrate this important milestone, members participated in a special members-only audio conference on the past, present, and future of the patient safety field.
The conference was led by patient safety pioneer and fellow ASPPS member Lucian Leape, MD. Dr. Leape shared his insights into the evolution and ongoing development of the patient safety profession. His remarks were followed by an interactive question-and-answer period highlighting audience participation. ...
New Website for NPSF
On Dec 30, 2011 | CommentsNPSF Has a Brand New Website!
Our redesigned site has been improved for better navigation and easy access to information about membership programs, events, and resources for health care professionals and patients.
Visitors will also note handy drop-down menus to help find content quickly, news and important dates on the home page, and links to our social media sites.health professionals at computer
Attention ASPPS and Stand Up Members
You will be able to access members-only content on the site, such as Current Awareness Literature Alert and Focus on Patient Safety.
Members should have received an e-mail with the subject line [National Patient Safety Foundation] Your Username and Password. That e-mail message will contain your new username and a system-assigned password. You will need to visit the site and log in with those credentials to change your password.
ASPPS Members: View a short video on how to change your password.
Stand Up Members: View a short video on how to change your password.
If you have any questions about the new site, send an e-mail to info@npsf.org
Members who have not received their login information are asked to call us at 617-391-9900.
