The template identifies key features of patient evaluation that should be performed prior to beginning such procedures. Download the pre-procedure evaluation template (pdf) for adaptation and use in ...

The template was provided by Yuma (Ariz.) Regional Medical Center. The document is intended to help healthcare providers build a sound business plan for upcoming patient safety or quality improvement ...

Unsafe care is a global public health issue.Further, in 2021, the WHO set out a Global Patient Safety Action Plan (GPSAP) which outlines steps to improve healthcare safety globally. Earlier this ...

9 Military Hospitals Receive Top Marks for Patient Safety Fall foliage photos taken around Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, October 27, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Harvey Duze) ...

The Joint Commission classifies a sentinel events as “a patient safety event that results in death, permanent harm or severe temporary harm.” Patient falls are the most commonly reported ...

In 2025, the top threats to patient safety reflect a mix of long-standing challenges and emerging risks, according to a new report from ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. Long ...