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Past Issues

April 21, 2022: Patient Safety Beat

April 21, 2022: Patient Safety Beat

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What's inside

  • Let's focus on safety systems improvement, not individual blame
  • Racial bias can affect how patient safety events are reported
  • APIC issues action items to help prepare for next pandemic
March 17, 2022: Patient Safety Beat

March 17, 2022: Patient Safety Beat

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What's inside

  • Expanding resolution programs throughout MA
  • Peer support network for patients and families after harm
  • Patient Safety Awareness Week roundup
February 17, 2022: Patient Safety Beat

February 17, 2022: Patient Safety Beat

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  • Dr. Tejal Gandhi on refocusing COVID visitation policies
  • Cybersecurity threats can compromise patient safety
  • What we're tweeting
January 13, 2022: Patient Safety Beat

January 13, 2022: Patient Safety Beat

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What's inside

  • MA looks to doulas to improve maternal care/birth outcomes
  • New report informs state’s effort to expand access to doula care
  • Dr. Erickson on making it easier for clinicians to do their best work
December 15, 2021: Patient Safety Beat

December 15, 2021: Patient Safety Beat

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  • Greetings from the Executive Director
  • Five top stories from 2021

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