October 17, 2012 | By: Calevir
In appreciation for your dedication to the On the CUSP: Stop BSI Project and to advancing the science of patient safety. Your work saves lives.
Thank you,
The Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality
The Center and On the CUSP: Stop BSI Project participating hospitals are recognized for reducing healthcare acquired infections (HAIs) and improving the safety culture!
Work in the Missouri and Kansas city metropolitan area has saved lives and healthcare costs by reducing central line associated blood stream infections by 69% and reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections by 30% – both efforts are exceeding national goals.
The Center, on behalf of participating hospitals, recently accepted recognition of this work from national leaders in HAI prevention, the Johns Hopkin’s Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality. View the press release
A recent Pennsylvania case shows how courts narrowly interpret the PSQIA, ignoring the D & A pathway and the clear language of the Final Rule. (Ungurian v. Beyzman, et al., 2020 PA Super 105). The cour
The Center for Patient Safety wants to share this important harm-prevention advice from The Joint Commission and its Sentinel Event Alert: Managing the Risks of Direct Oral Anticoagulants. The Joint Commis
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The Center for Patient Safety believes that collaboration and sharing are the best ways to drive improvement. We strive to provide the right solutions and resources to improve healthcare safety and quality.