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Drug Labeling Overload
On May 27, 2011 | CommentsWebMD, May 27, 2011
A new study reports that prescription drugs list an average of 70 possible side effects. Labeling regulations aim to protect consumers and help them make informed choices, but is extensive labeling doing more harm than good? More…
‘The Vise is Tightening’ On Patient Safety
On May 27, 2011 | CommentsHospitals & Health Networks
Large-scale change in the realm of patient safety is not coming as quickly as hoped. Some feel that many safety errors are not preventable, but Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital shows that drastic, measurable change is possible. More…
Six Authors of Award-Winning Essays Receive $5,000
On May 27, 2011 | CommentsThe Doctors Company Foundation And The Lucian Leape Institute, In Partnership, Present Young Physicians Patient Safety Award
BOSTON, MA (May 26, 2011) – The Doctors Company Foundation, in partnership with the Lucian Leape Institute at the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), presented The Doctors Company Foundation Young Physicians Patient Safety Awards to recognize young physicians for their deep personal insight into the significance of patient safety work. The awards, given for the first time this year, were presented at the 2011 Patient Safety Congress, in Washington, D.C. Read More→
Franciscan St. Anthony Honored with the NPSF Stand Up for Patient Safety Management Award
On May 27, 2011 | Comments
Boston, MA (May 26, 2011) - The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) today awarded its 2011 Stand Up For Patient Safety Management Award to Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City, a member of the Midwest-based Franciscan Alliance. The honor was bestowed during the NPSF 2011 Patient Safety Congress in Washington, DC.
BOSTON, MA (May 26, 2011) – The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) today awarded its 2011 Chairman’s Medal to Dr. Robert Connors, president of Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, a member of Spectrum Health System in Grand Rapids, MI. The honor was bestowed during the NPSF 2011 Patient Safety Congress in Washington, DC. Read More→
Boston, MA (May 26, 2011) – The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), in conjunction with the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH), today awarded the 2011 Patient Safety Initiative at America’s Public Hospitals Leadership Award to Harborview Medical Center. The honor was conferred during NPSF’s 2011 Patient Safety Congress in Washington, DC, for the Seattle, WA-based institution’s impressive work in the area of fall prevention and reduction.
Massachusetts General Hospital Receives NPSF 2011 Socius Award
On May 27, 2011 | CommentsBOSTON, MA (May 27, 2011)- The National Patient Safety Foundation today presented the NPSF Socius Award to Massachusetts General Hospital and the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization. Socius is the Latin word for “partner,” and the award symbolizes the relationship between health care providers and the patients and families they serve. The Socius Award was presented to Tim Ferris, MD, medical director, Massachusetts General Physicians Organization; Eric Weil, MD; and Melissa Vespa, program care manager, who accepted the honor on the organization’s behalf at the 2011 NPSF Patient Safety Congress in Washington, DC.
Leadership that Will Not Blink
On May 26, 2011 | CommentsHospitals & Health Networks, May 26, 2011
Disruptive personnel are more than just a nuisance to their coworkers. Employees who ignore guidelines or are disrespectful to staff and patients can be dangerous, increasing the risk of medical errors and malpractice claims. Coworkers can help enforce codes of conduct, but it takes leadership at all levels to promote a culture of respect. More…
Is it something in the water?
On May 26, 2011 | CommentsBlogspot-Paul Levy, May 26, 2011
What’s going on in Michigan? There seems to be something about that state that prompts sustained and excellent progress in improving the quality and safety of patient care. Here are two announcements from Diane C. Pinakiewicz, President of the National Patient Safety Foundation. More…
NPSF Awards Research Grants to Study Rapid Response Team Events and Patient Handoffs
On May 09, 2011 | Comments
Grant Recipients from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Ohio State University Medical Center Chosen from Field of 125 Submissions
BOSTON, MA (May 9, 2011) – The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) today announced that it has awarded $200,000 in grants to two researchers at leading medical centers. The grants are awarded through the NPSF Research Grants Program, which promotes studies leading to the prevention of human errors, system errors, patient injuries and their consequences. Read More→
