Improving safety: Standardized briefings are a quick, cost-effective way
A three-minute technique to improve communication in the OR could greatly improve overall patient safety. A recent study showed that standardized briefings tools can decrease the number of errors in...
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A new report claims doctors-in-training aren’t being taught the skills they need to create truly safe environments for patients. That’s the conclusion of a new report by the Lucian Leape Institute at...
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Teamwork counts for successful hospitals
Teamwork is crucial for clinical staff – especially when it comes to positive patient outcomes. Two recent cases show just how successful hospitals can be when promoting teamwork to give patients more...
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Use teamwork to cut back on medical errors
Medical errors have been getting a great deal of attention lately, mostly because of claims that they’re one of the top causes of death in the country. Some professionals doubt the truth of this...
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