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Patient Safety Materials at Johns Hopkins

Collected here are Hopkins-related news releases, statements and policies about patient safety for your convenience in reporting about the subject. Let us know if you want further information by emailing  Beth Simpkins.

Patients who are more involved with their care in the hospital tend to do better and stay safer. By working together with physicians, nurses and other hospital staff, you can lower your risk of injury and make your hospital stay as safe as possible. Download the Patient Safety Brochure Now. (PDF)

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Articles and Publications

Safe Strategies
As Hopkins Hospital's new patient safety coordinator, Lori Paine is on a critical mission

New Partners in Safety
The Children's Center looks to parents for help in keeping little patients safe

Blame it on the System
In the case of medical errors, finger pointing doesn't solve much. Only fixing the underlying systems will get to the root of the problem.

Safety Begins With You

The Clinical Research Debate
By Edward D. Miller, M.D.

Patient Safety (Executive-Style)

Good Outcomes Take Good Systems
By Edward D. Miller, M.D.

Sharing Best "Safety" Practices, Globally

Walking the Talk of Patient Safety
Hopkins Hospital leaders adopt intensive care units and send a message to employees that they’re committed to eliminating medical errors.

News Releases
Hopkins Hospital Honored Nationally for Patient Safety Initiatives

Johns Hopkins Patient Safety Experts Awarded $1 Million Grant to Enhance Michigan ICE Operations

Hospitalization Injuries Prove Costly to Patients, Health Care System

Hospitalized Children Experience Medical Errors at the Same Rate as Adults

Changing Focus of Traditional Hospital "Rounds" Improves Patient Care

Online IV Nutrition Calculator Reduces Medical Errors, Saves Time

Health NewsFeeds
SHOULD RADIO CHIPS BE USED TO IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY?
A NEW FDA REQUIREMENT FOR BAR CODES ON MEDICATIONS HOPES TO REDUCE ERRORS

BOTTOM-LINE BURNOUT
Common cost-cutting measures by many hospitals seriously compromise care.

DO ASK, DO TELL
Hospitals may benefit from admitting their medical mistakes.

MEDICAL MISTAKES, PART I--WHO, OR WHAT IS AT FAULT?

MEDICAL MISTAKES, PART II: HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

Special Topics
Ellen Roche, Research Volunteer Death
Josie King
Brianna Cohen
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Information Technology @ Johns Hopkins: New initiatives include intense focus on patient safety

 

 

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