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October 2019

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UP FRONT

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Moving patients doesn’t have to be hazardous to staff health

The Massachusetts Hospital Ergonomics Task Force and recent conference organizers urge consistent leadership, peer support and equipment training to help protect staff from injury. spacer

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SAFETY NEWS

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Efforts are on to raise flu vaccination rates for Massachusetts health care staff

There are success stories, but many facilities are still working to get to the state’s goal of 90%. spacer

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SAFETY SNAPSHOT

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Safety Consortium

Massachusetts Sepsis Consortium launches ‘Sepsis Smart’ public awareness campaign

‘Sepsis Smart’ uses platforms like Facebook and cartoon images to raise awareness of sepsis and its symptoms. spacer

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ONE LAST THING

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Some high-tech problems demand low-tech solutions

Training and credentialing are among the solutions ECRI recommends for addressing this year’s top-10 technology hazards. spacer


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Upcoming events

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The Sepsis Institute
What: The Sepsis Institute is an online learning platform that provides health care professionals across the continuum of care with high quality, evidence-based training modules, webinars, and resources. Providers can earn continuing education credits for many of the courses at no cost.
Who: The Sepsis Institute was developed by the Sepsis Alliance. The content on is created, reviewed, and led by subject matter experts.
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Sepsis: The Elusive Killer

When: October 22, 2019, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Where: Russell Museum of Medical History and Innovation, Massachusetts General Hospital, 2 North Grove Street, Boston, MA
What: An evening lecture, free and open to the public.
Who: Michael Filbin, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
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2019 Healthcare Quality and Safety Conference

When: November 6 – 7, 2019, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill, 5 Blossom Street, Boston, MA
What: Designed for health care professionals who plan, manage or support quality and safety initiatives, keynote and breakout sessions offer practical, evidence-based improvement strategies.
Who: Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School
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Call for Proposals: 2020 Patient Safety Forum

When: April 29, 2020; Proposals are due November 18, 2019
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton, 5400 Computer Dr, Westborough, MA

What: Seeking presentations about organizational strategies that drive improvement, as well as initiatives on specific processes. What achievements are you proud of? What information would be helpful to others? The Forum engages clinicians, department leaders, patients, family members and others to accelerate progress on patient safety and other organization-wide goals.
Who: Massachusetts Coalition for the Prevention of Medical Errors
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Patient Safety Beat is published monthly by the Betsy Lehman Center, a state agency that uses communications, research, and data to catalyze the efforts of providers, policymakers, and consumers working toward safer health care in Massachusetts.

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