Session Information
ASHRM 2011 Annual Conference & Exhibition
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Safety Alert Management In the Modern Healthcare Enterprise
Track
:
Patient Safety
Program Code:
T-22
Date:
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Time:
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
EST
Location:
Mtg Room 126 A-C
CO-PRESENTER
:
Lauren Hollenbeck, RHIA, CPHQ, CPHRM, Corporate Risk Manager, Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
PRESENTER
:
Description
In this presentation, we will discuss important issues regarding patient safety in the modern healthcare enterprise. Specific focus will be placed on hazard and safety alert management best practices, challenges and typical pitfalls to avoid, and observations on effective programs. You will also learn how Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation worked to develop a very strong and effective safety alert management program across their system. Finally, a review of ECRI Institute's top ten healthcare technology hazards for 2011 will be provided, along with guidance and recommendations to help you ensure that your hospital is not at risk.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
- Assemble/develop a network of safety champions throughout the hospital or health system.
- Identify the inherent risks of certain healthcare technologies in order to help prevent risk.
- Promote healthcare product safety alerts management as an essential patient safety initiative.