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February 12, 2026 Patient Safety Beat Feb 12, 2026
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Improving emergency preparedness in skilled nursing facilities Feb 11, 2026
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AI chatbots top ECRI’s list of health technology hazards for 2026 Feb 9, 2026
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New report supports effort to reinvigorate Patient and Family Advisory Councils in Massachusetts Feb 5, 2026
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January 5, 2026 Patient Safety Beat Jan 12, 2026
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December 10, 2025 Patient Safety Beat Dec 10, 2025
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This flu season, DPH underscores importance of state vaccination requirements for health care workers Dec 8, 2025
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MHA, Joint Commission and the state legislature support efforts to prevent workplace violence in health care facilities Dec 8, 2025
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Rebecca Jones on recent trends in patient safety data and the effect of AI on events and analysis Dec 3, 2025
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October 16, 2025 Patient Safety Beat Oct 16, 2025
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New videos feature PFAC members at Beth Israel Deaconess and Southcoast Health Oct 15, 2025
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Barbra Rabson on the urgent need to address challenges in primary care Oct 14, 2025
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No decline in hospital sharps injuries in 10 years Oct 7, 2025
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August 7, 2025 Patient Safety Beat Aug 7, 2025
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Betsy Lehman Center programs featured in webinars about new CMS safety metrics Jul 28, 2025
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Connect your staff members and patients with support from someone who “gets it" Jul 25, 2025
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Michelle test Jul 25, 2025
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July 2, 2025 Patient Safety Beat Jul 3, 2025
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Safety news roundup Jul 3, 2025
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New format available to simplify, bolster PFAC annual reporting Jul 3, 2025
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Assessing patients’ social needs yields success at The Birthplace at Baystate Franklin Jul 3, 2025
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Pennsylvania’s patient safety database tops 300,000 reports, a first in 2024 Jul 3, 2025
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May 29, 2025 Patient Safety Beat Jul 3, 2025
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Cost of harm in Massachusetts hospitals pegged at $2.14 billion annually; opportunity for significant savings proposed Jul 3, 2025
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Q&A with Barbara Lewis on using metrics to demonstrate the value of Patient and Family and Advisory Councils Jul 3, 2025
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April 17, 2025 Patient Safety Beat Apr 17, 2025
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CARe Forum: Study underscores role of open communication in patient recovery from harm events Apr 16, 2025
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Timely data contributes to maternal health safety goals, Betsy Lehman Center report shows Apr 15, 2025
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Rapid response leads to national device recall and recognition for ICU nurses at BIDMC Apr 14, 2025
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March 13, 2025 Patient Safety Beat Mar 13, 2025
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Safety news roundup Mar 12, 2025
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Q&A with Bryan Sexton on “bite-sized” well-being interventions Mar 11, 2025
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February 13, 2025 Patient Safety Beat Feb 13, 2025
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'It only took love to turn my mother into a patient advocate' Feb 12, 2025
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State House forum highlights safety agenda Feb 10, 2025
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Betsy Lehman Center annual report focuses on investments in safety Feb 10, 2025
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January 16, 2025 Patient Safety Beat Jan 16, 2025
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Betsy Lehman Center offers virtual session on “bite-sized” interventions to improve worker well-being Jan 14, 2025
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New report underscores the importance of documentation. Can AI reduce the burden on clinicians? Jan 13, 2025
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Q&A with Dr. Sundeep Shukla about working with Patient and Family Advisory Councils and the local community Jan 13, 2025
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December 11, 2024: Patient Safety Beat Dec 11, 2024
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November 21, 2024: Patient Safety Beat Nov 21, 2024
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With more than 75 trained volunteers, our Virtual Peer Support Network is ready to help Nov 19, 2024
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Q&A: Dr. Michael Gustafson on fighting burnout with compassion Nov 19, 2024
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Forum highlights recent work by Massachusetts PFACs Nov 15, 2024
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October 22, 2024: Patient Safety Beat Oct 22, 2024
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Health Literacy Month roundup Oct 17, 2024
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Use this ‘how to’ to engage patients and families in safety improvement work Oct 17, 2024
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On World Patient Safety Day, White House event signals renewed federal commitment Oct 15, 2024
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September 18, 2024: Patient Safety Beat Sep 18, 2024
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Initiative helps frontline providers address perinatal mental health Sep 14, 2024
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Communication, resolution and apology programs gain momentum Sep 12, 2024
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Study connects good communication with reduced sense of abandonment after harm events Sep 10, 2024
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This September, be Sepsis Smart Sep 10, 2024
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Summer 2024: Patient Safety Beat Aug 8, 2024
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Safety news roundup Aug 7, 2024
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New CMS rule incentivizes safety practices and strategies Aug 7, 2024
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Q&A: Regina Hoffman on Pennsylvania’s Patient Safety Authority Jul 25, 2024
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June 25, 2024: Patient Safety Beat Jun 25, 2024
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‘Be proactive,’ peer support expert tells fellow supporters Jun 24, 2024
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Boston-based researchers find outpatient adverse events are numerous, serious and understudied Jun 19, 2024
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Spring forum offers strategies to advance PFAC impact Jun 19, 2024
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May 21, 2024: Patient Safety Beat May 21, 2024
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Q&A with Mary Sullivan Smith on supporting nurse residents as they transition to practice May 16, 2024
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CMS proposes hospital safety measure and seeks public comments by June 10 May 15, 2024
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New nurses and physicians face challenges transitioning from education to practice May 14, 2024
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Reducing burnout tops the to-do list of health care orgs May 3, 2024
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Safety news roundup Apr 24, 2024
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April 24, 2024: Patient Safety Beat Apr 23, 2024
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Extensive resources available online to bolster CARe programs Apr 16, 2024
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Q&A: Dr. David Stockwell on how real-time monitoring of electronic health records can transform safety Apr 15, 2024
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March 26, 2024: Patient Safety Bet Mar 26, 2024
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Virtual forum for Massachusetts PFACs set for May 30 Mar 19, 2024
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PPE videos available in eight languages to improve infection control in home care settings Mar 19, 2024
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MHA’s Vice President of Health Equity reports progress on the state’s equity-focused Medicaid waiver Mar 14, 2024
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February 28, 2024: Patient Safety Beat Mar 6, 2024
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Betsy Lehman Center resources address emergency department safety risks Mar 6, 2024
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Massachusetts aims to offer first-ever statewide approach to health care safety education Mar 6, 2024
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Home use of medical devices tops annual hazard list, but coordinated care can help Mar 6, 2024
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January 17, 2024: Patient Safety Beat Jan 17, 2024
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The state’s first Assistant Commissioner for Health Equity lays out actions for improving maternal health Jan 16, 2024
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State releases new survey of patient and family engagement in perinatal units Jan 11, 2024
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Massachusetts will designate hospital “Levels of Maternal Care” to improve health outcomes for higher-risk patients Jan 11, 2024
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December 12, 2023: Patient Safety Beat Dec 12, 2023
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November 20, 2023: Patient Safety Beat Nov 20, 2023
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New strategies emerge to stem workplace violence in hospitals Nov 16, 2023
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Q&A: “Passion for quality and patient safety” drives commitment at QPSD Nov 15, 2023
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Safety news roundup Nov 14, 2023
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October 18, 2023: Patient Safety Beat Oct 18, 2023
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Opioid use disorder increases risk for severe maternal morbidity regardless of race or ethnicity Oct 12, 2023
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Betsy Lehman Center to support, bolster PFACs statewide Oct 11, 2023
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CARe marks its growing influence in Massachusetts with 10th annual forum Oct 11, 2023
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September 21, 2023: Patient Safety Beat Sep 21, 2023
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Real-time EHR monitoring yields strong, actionable data on health care safety Sep 19, 2023
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Trained peers listen and support when times are tough Sep 18, 2023
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New CDC guidelines, Massachusetts public awareness campaign for Sepsis Awareness Month Sep 18, 2023
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Summer 2023: Patient Safety Beat Aug 2, 2023
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Safety news roundup Jul 31, 2023
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Equity is central to the state’s strategic plan for health care safety Jul 27, 2023
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Leaders discuss ways to address structural inequities that pose a risk to safety Jul 27, 2023
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Engage with members of all communities to improve safety and health outcomes for all Jul 27, 2023
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Speaking and hearing the truth can lead to monumental change Jul 25, 2023
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Inequities in care happen daily and impact staff as well as patients and families Jul 24, 2023
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Patients represent the pulse of the community and offer insight for future change Jul 24, 2023
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June 22, 2023: Patient Safety Beat Jun 22, 2023
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Digital library offers resources for Communication, Apology and Resolution (CARe) initiative Jun 20, 2023
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PFACs emerge from the pandemic ready to enhance the patient voice at hospitals and ACOs Jun 20, 2023
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Q&A: Dr. Kiame Mahaniah on the patient's perspective and finding the ‘rocks in the riverbed’ to improve safety Jun 9, 2023
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'Voices From the Frontlines of Health Care Safety' May 18, 2023
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May 18, 2023: Patient Safety Beat May 18, 2023
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Leaders need training, recognition and incentives to drive change May 17, 2023
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Q&A: ECRI leaders on a new systems approach to patient safety May 2, 2023
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April 27, 2023: Patient Safety Beat Apr 27, 2023
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Leveraging technology and education top list of first steps on the road to safer care Apr 24, 2023
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Roadmap sets ambitious goals, workable strategies to spur bigger safety gains Apr 24, 2023
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Broad support for new Roadmap to Health Care Safety voiced at MA Health Policy Forum Apr 24, 2023
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March 24, 2023: Patient Safety Beat Mar 24, 2023
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Roadmap to Safety will headline Massachusetts Health Policy Forum on April 26 Mar 23, 2023
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Video paves the way for home care success and safety Mar 21, 2023
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Q&A: Three experts on the SafeCare study and its implications for future patient safety action Mar 15, 2023
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February 23, 2023: Patient Safety Beat Feb 23, 2023
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Safety news roundup Feb 21, 2023
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'Equity bundle' aims to reduce racial and ethnic disparities for birthing families Feb 21, 2023
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Patients often left to manage medical device safety recalls on their own Feb 15, 2023
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January 25, 2023: Patient Safety Beat Jan 25, 2023
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How-to-videos: Correct use of PPE helps fight infections Jan 23, 2023
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CARe model gains traction to address medical harm Jan 23, 2023
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Center of Excellence will focus on patient experiences to improve cancer diagnosis Jan 23, 2023
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December 15, 2022: Patient Safety Beat Dec 15, 2022
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November 16, 2022: Patient Safety Beat Nov 16, 2022
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2022 AHRQ Quality and Disparities Report documents disruptions in care from the pandemic Nov 14, 2022
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Betsy Lehman Center offers virtual network of peer support to the state’s health care community Nov 14, 2022
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Q&A: Dr. Kirsten Meisinger on promoting health workforce well-being and system changes for best care Nov 14, 2022
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October 18, 2022: Patient Safety Beat Oct 18, 2022
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Health Literacy Month roundup Oct 14, 2022
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Hospitals align care with new state requirements for patients with dementia Oct 14, 2022
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Q&A: The Joint Commission's Dr. Haytham Kaafarani on safety priorities, care disparities and more Oct 13, 2022
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September 14, 2022: Patient Safety Beat Sep 14, 2022
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‘Sepsis Smart’ campaign reaches Spanish and English speakers across Massachusetts for Sepsis Awareness Month Sep 13, 2022
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Q&A: Bob Hanscom on learning from malpractice data, partnering with clinicians and the future of patient safety Sep 8, 2022
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Leapfrog Group will measure hospitals on diagnostic performance in 2024 Aug 29, 2022
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August 4, 2022: Patient Safety Beat Aug 4, 2022
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Safety news roundup Jul 28, 2022
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"Believe in where you work" helps build community at Cambridge Health Alliance Jul 26, 2022
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Milford Regional Medical Center uses a holistic approach with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion Jul 19, 2022
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At Massachusetts General Hospital, physician coaching reaches beyond the 1:1 relationship to benefit the organization Jul 19, 2022
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June 16, 2022: Patient Safety Beat Jun 16, 2022
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With video, CARe Forum models how to talk about medical harm with patients and providers Jun 13, 2022
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Study finds variability in safety for outpatient GI endoscopies in Massachusetts Jun 13, 2022
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Q&A: Barbara Olson on using a system of workplace justice to support safety Jun 13, 2022
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May 11, 2022: Patient Safety Beat May 11, 2022
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At pediatric hospitals, patient and family advisory councils thrive despite pandemic restrictions May 9, 2022
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Q&A: Dr. Sharon Wright on ways to build and extend the capacity of infection prevention teams May 9, 2022
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April 21, 2022: Patient Safety Beat Apr 21, 2022
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APIC issues action items to help providers and policymakers prepare for the next pandemic Apr 20, 2022
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Racial bias can affect how patient safety events are reported Apr 20, 2022
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Let's focus on safety systems improvement, not individual blame Apr 19, 2022
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“Tea for the Soul” offers staff members a break and opportunity for support Apr 4, 2022
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March 17, 2022: Patient Safety Beat Mar 17, 2022
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Betsy Lehman Center looks to expand communication, apology and resolution programs throughout Massachusetts Mar 15, 2022
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Patient Safety Awareness Week roundup Mar 15, 2022
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Peer support network offers connection, healing for patients and families after harm Mar 15, 2022
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Letter from the MACRMI board chairs Mar 14, 2022
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February 17, 2022: Patient Safety Beat Feb 17, 2022
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What we're tweeting Feb 16, 2022
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Cybersecurity threats can compromise patient safety Feb 15, 2022
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Q&A: Dr. Tejal Gandhi on refocusing COVID visitation policies through a safety lens Feb 3, 2022
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January 13, 2022: Patient Safety Beat Jan 13, 2022
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Massachusetts looks to doula support services to improve maternal care and birth outcomes Jan 12, 2022
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Dr. Lee Erickson on making it easier for clinicians to do their best work Jan 11, 2022
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New report informs state’s effort to expand access to doula care services Jan 10, 2022
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December 15, 2021: Patient Safety Beat Dec 16, 2021
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November 18, 2021: Patient Safety Beat Nov 18, 2021
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IHI offers guidance for safer telemedicine Nov 16, 2021
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A health system makes a prescient commitment to safety Nov 15, 2021
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Hospital coworkers help each other stay focused on safety Nov 15, 2021
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COVID dwarfs earlier challenges in home health care Nov 15, 2021
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To prepare for the next pandemic, hardwire safety into our way of working Nov 15, 2021
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"Pandemic fatigue" challenges efforts to focus on patient safety Nov 15, 2021
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Framework for understanding, preventing misdiagnosis taps expertise of patients and families Nov 15, 2021
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October 31, 2021: Patient Safety Beat Oct 31, 2021
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Post-acute providers react to staffing crisis with ideas for new collaboration Oct 28, 2021
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Hospitals cite COVID-19, generational shifts in rising nurse shortage Oct 28, 2021
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Other timely patient safety news Oct 28, 2021
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September 21, 2021: Patient Safety Beat Sep 21, 2021
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Just published: Betsy Lehman Center study of home care workers’ experiences during the pandemic Sep 17, 2021
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Tools to improve care and awareness can help meet ongoing challenge of sepsis Sep 16, 2021
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New toolkit helps expand peer support for clinicians and staff Sep 15, 2021
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Researchers tap the experience of patients, clinicians and other experts on telediagnosis Sep 15, 2021
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August 5, 2021: Patient Safety Beat Aug 5, 2021
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Remembering Jim Conway Aug 5, 2021
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Study finds wide variation in prescribing among primary care physicians Aug 3, 2021
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Colleagues remember patient safety leader, advocate and friend, Jim Conway Aug 3, 2021
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Home-based acute care services gaining foothold in Massachusetts Aug 3, 2021
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June 23, 2021: Patient Safety Beat Jun 23, 2021
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Take this survey to help shape infection control training in the health care workforce Jun 22, 2021
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Long-term care organizations try new ways to boost staff COVID vaccination Jun 22, 2021
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Lucian Leape talks about his new book and advancing patient safety today Jun 18, 2021
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May 26, 2021: Patient Safety Beat May 26, 2021
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What we're tweeting May 25, 2021
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Facilities assess visitation policies as COVID-19 restrictions ease May 25, 2021
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Difficult events in patient care impact all staff, but support from peers can help May 19, 2021
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April 22, 2021: Patient Safety Beat Apr 22, 2021
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Risky Business forum probes learnings from the pandemic, ways forward Apr 19, 2021
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March 18, 2021: Patient Safety Beat Mar 18, 2021
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Racial and ethnic disparities lead ECRI’s top-10 list for 2021 Mar 17, 2021
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Pandemic prolongs ED stays for young behavioral health patients Mar 16, 2021
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CRICO PSO offers practical guide for safety and equity in virtual care Mar 16, 2021
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Dr. Peter Laussen on the value of next month's "Risky Business" forum Mar 16, 2021
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February 24, 2021: Patient Safety Beat Feb 24, 2021
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What we're tweeting Feb 23, 2021
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Support group for nurses caring for COVID patients to start next month Feb 23, 2021
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MA effort to improve maternal care seeks hospital collaborators, data Feb 22, 2021
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January 27, 2021: Patient Safety Beat Jan 28, 2021
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Volunteers support patients and families after adverse events Jan 26, 2021
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New research highlights home care workers’ views on safer care Jan 25, 2021
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COVID innovations become permanent fixtures at this physician practice Jan 21, 2021
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December 16, 2020: Patient Safety Beat Dec 16, 2020
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Learning from the pandemic: Support for all Dec 15, 2020
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Learning from the pandemic: Continuous learning and improvement Dec 15, 2020
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Learning from the pandemic: Leadership and governance Dec 15, 2020
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Learning from the pandemic: Measurement and transparency Dec 14, 2020
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November 18, 2020: Patient Safety Beat Nov 18, 2020
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Help is available to meet new rules for expanding patient access to health records Nov 17, 2020
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New COVID visitation guidelines aim to strike a balance Nov 16, 2020
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Join the conversation and share your telehealth experiences Nov 16, 2020
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October 28, 2020: Patient Safety Beat Oct 28, 2020
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Virtual peer support to help frontline providers cope with stresses of COVID-19 Oct 27, 2020
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Flu shots now required for all personnel in long term care and assisted living Oct 27, 2020
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3 Questions with Will Erickson: UMass Memorial and union collaborate to boost worker flu vaccine rates Oct 20, 2020
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3 Questions with Dr. Michael Filbin about addressing COVID-19, flu and sepsis Sep 28, 2020
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September 16, 2020: Patient Safety Beat Sep 16, 2020
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New action plan to spur renewed focus, national coordination on safety efforts Sep 15, 2020
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Brigham and Women's study finds low risk of hospital-acquired COVID-19 Sep 15, 2020
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Campaign emphasizes sepsis awareness during COVID-19, especially in communities of color Sep 14, 2020
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Betsy Lehman Center offers home and other health care workers PPE how-to videos Sep 14, 2020
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September 1, 2020: Patient Safety Beat Sep 1, 2020
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Bringing equity to safety and quality work, too Aug 25, 2020
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Safely operating flu vaccination sites during COVID-19 Aug 25, 2020
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Massachusetts deploys clinical teams to nursing homes short-staffed by COVID-19 Aug 21, 2020
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August 20, 2020: Patient Safety Beat Aug 20, 2020
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Expanding database of vetted COVID-19 clinical care guidelines Aug 19, 2020
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Updated resources for safe dental care during the pandemic Aug 19, 2020
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Getting better at telehealth, together Aug 18, 2020
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August 6, 2020: Patient Safety Beat Aug 5, 2020
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Avoiding the diagnostic pitfalls of COVID-19 Aug 4, 2020
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Five ways to encourage behaviors that fight the spread of COVID-19 Aug 4, 2020
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5 Questions with Dr. Gordon Schiff about 'telediagnosis' and health disparities during the pandemic Aug 4, 2020
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July 23, 2020: Patient Safety Beat Jul 23, 2020
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Apply these 5 safety and QI strategies to COVID-19 challenges Jul 22, 2020
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Accessing open notes to improve patient safety and reduce disparities Jul 21, 2020
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Keeping families involved in care during the pandemic and beyond Jul 21, 2020
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July 2, 2020: COVID-19 Safety News Briefs Jul 2, 2020
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Advocating for those hit hardest by the pandemic: nursing home residents Jun 30, 2020
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Guidance for kidney transplantation during COVID-19 Jun 30, 2020
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Prompting conversations about serious illness wishes in the context of COVID-19 Jun 30, 2020
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Analyzing COVID-related patient safety events in hospitals Jun 29, 2020
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June 16, 2020: COVID-19 Safety News Briefs Jun 23, 2020
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June 4, 2020: COVID-19 Safety News Briefs Jun 22, 2020
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May 27, 2020: COVID-19 Safety News Brief Jun 22, 2020
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May 15, 2020: COVID-19 Safety News Briefs Jun 22, 2020
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May 9, 2020: COVID-19 Safety News Briefs Jun 22, 2020
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May 1, 2020: COVID-19 Safety News Briefs Jun 22, 2020
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April 25, 2020: COVID-19 Safety News Briefs Jun 22, 2020
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April 18, 2020: COVID-19 Safety News Briefs Jun 22, 2020
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April 11, 2020: COVID-19 Safety News Briefs Jun 22, 2020
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Virtual town halls on pregnancy and COVID-19, Tuesdays at noon Jun 22, 2020
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Learning from COVID: Teamwork within and beyond the hospital Jun 15, 2020
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A new framework to address diagnostic error during COVID-19 Jun 15, 2020
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Leveraging a bilingual clinical workforce for COVID-19 patients Jun 3, 2020
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Human factors and patient safety during the pandemic Jun 3, 2020
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Nursing homes in national conversation about COVID-19 challenges Jun 2, 2020
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Lessons from COVID-19: A free virtual conference from “Risky Business” May 26, 2020
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COVID-19 information for home care workforce May 21, 2020
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Helping dialysis and transplant patients safely continue care during COVID-19 May 21, 2020
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Tactical approaches to rapid-cycle change and conflicting guidelines for COVID-19 May 20, 2020
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Telehealth is here to stay. Three leaders talk about quality and safety of virtual visits May 14, 2020
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Turning to non-traditional suppliers of PPE during COVID-19 May 13, 2020
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Verbal consent for MOLST now allowed in Massachusetts May 7, 2020
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Infection control doesn’t have to hide your smile from your patients May 7, 2020
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Clinicians collaborating in new ways bring families into critical moments by video May 6, 2020
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Zoom isn’t just for meetings anymore Apr 30, 2020
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Circle Up: New approach to briefings for clinical teams Apr 29, 2020
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Boost COVID19 health literacy with materials in 35 languages Apr 24, 2020
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New to telehealth? Five tips for meeting with patients by video Apr 24, 2020
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ED colleagues get together for COVID-19 support Apr 23, 2020
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Virtual town halls help colleagues connect Apr 18, 2020
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Support resources for managers, clinicians and staff Apr 18, 2020
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Atrius Health rapidly deploys COVID-19 call center Apr 18, 2020
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Virtual town halls on pregnancy and COVID-19, Tuesdays at noon Apr 10, 2020
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New to Twitter? Keep up with the latest on COVID-19 Apr 10, 2020
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Protecting the safety and wellbeing of patients, clinicians and staff Apr 10, 2020
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Donning and doffing PPE safely Apr 10, 2020
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Direct care workers are key to prompt action for long-term care patients with sepsis Apr 1, 2020
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Massachusetts Sepsis Consortium offers new resources for post-acute care providers Apr 1, 2020
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Clinicians and staff may need additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic Apr 1, 2020
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April 2020 Patient Safety Beat Apr 1, 2020
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New national analysis of safety events available from AHRQ Feb 24, 2020
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Writing about an adverse event, a physician heals himself and helps others Feb 24, 2020
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New guidance for addressing sepsis in children endorsed by top pediatric and critical care organizations Feb 24, 2020
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Use all available data, including med-mal claims, to improve patient safety Feb 24, 2020
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February 2020 Patient Safety Beat Feb 20, 2020
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January 2020 Patient Safety Beat Jan 16, 2020
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Medical interpretation is key to safety for hundreds of thousands across Massachusetts Jan 15, 2020
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New guide helps health care organizations engage the public in programs and policy development Jan 14, 2020
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Roles of patients and providers shift as they ‘coproduce’ health across a continuum Jan 14, 2020
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‘Coproduction,’ a new way of looking at health care Jan 14, 2020
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Dr. Jacobson on what a systems approach to safety at Dana-Farber really means Dec 9, 2019
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December 2019 Patient Safety Beat Dec 2, 2019
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November 2019 Patient Safety Beat Nov 14, 2019
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CDC offers new tool for visualizing data on antibiotic use and HAIs Nov 13, 2019
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National report focuses renewed attention on clinician ‘burnout’ Nov 13, 2019
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Modern Healthcare series features Center’s work in its patient safety edition Nov 13, 2019
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Massachusetts’ Safety and Quality Consortium is growing, making headway Nov 13, 2019
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Some high-tech problems demand low-tech solutions Oct 16, 2019
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Moving patients doesn’t have to be hazardous to staff health Oct 16, 2019
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Massachusetts Sepsis Consortium launches ‘Sepsis Smart’ public awareness campaign Oct 16, 2019
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Efforts are on to raise flu vaccination rates for Massachusetts health care staff Oct 16, 2019
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October 2019 Patient Safety Beat Oct 16, 2019
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Use plain language for emergency alerts Sep 19, 2019
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Sepsis can strike anyone Sep 19, 2019
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Sepsis is life-changing Sep 19, 2019
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Family caregivers are crucial partners Sep 19, 2019
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Know the signs and symptoms Sep 19, 2019
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Sepsis is deceptive Sep 19, 2019
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Overcoming barriers to indications-based prescribing Sep 19, 2019
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New open access patient safety journal launched Sep 19, 2019
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September 2019 Patient Safety Beat Sep 19, 2019
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What everyone should know about sepsis Sep 17, 2019
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Sepsis survivors share what they have learned Sep 17, 2019
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Expert panel issues report to help EDs improve safety Aug 13, 2019
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Teaching and learning from medical residents Aug 13, 2019
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Massachusetts Healthcare Safety and Quality Consortium sets course at first meeting Aug 13, 2019
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Diagnostic error cases available on WebM&M Aug 13, 2019
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Summer 2019 Patient Safety Beat Aug 13, 2019
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June 2019 Patient Safety Beat Jun 19, 2019
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By the numbers: Medical error in Massachusetts Jun 19, 2019
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Medical errors cause more than physical harm Jun 19, 2019
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Safety leaders aim to hasten and sustain change with National Steering Committee Jun 19, 2019
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Open communication can help patients and families who experience harm Jun 19, 2019
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How Massachusetts can lead the way on patient safety Jun 19, 2019
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How Massachusetts can lead the way on patient safety Jun 19, 2019
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May 2019 Patient Safety Beat May 23, 2019
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Clear communication connects safety and experience May 22, 2019
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At UMass Memorial, labor and management put safety on their shared agenda May 22, 2019
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Labor and management work together on safety at this academic medical center May 22, 2019
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IHI shares new tool for end-of-life care conversations May 22, 2019
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Interactive game brings sepsis training to life May 21, 2019
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April 2019 Patient Safety Beat Apr 24, 2019
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Health care organizations join Peer Support Program pilot Apr 24, 2019
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March 2019 Patient Safety Beat Mar 20, 2019
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Exploring the effects of health insurance plan design on safety Mar 20, 2019
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New research aids efforts to ‘frame’ patient safety messages in more persuasive ways Mar 20, 2019
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Consortium aims to make MA a leader in sepsis emergency care Mar 20, 2019
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Clinical judgment tops risk factors for malpractice claims Mar 12, 2019
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Digital tools from AHRQ help patients make the most of medical appointments Mar 12, 2019
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February 2019 Patient Safety Beat Feb 25, 2019
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Improving diagnosis in primary care one case at a time Feb 21, 2019
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Help your patients (and yourself) with infection control Feb 15, 2019
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For this young filmmaker, patient safety runs in the family Feb 15, 2019
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For this young filmmaker, patient safety runs in the family Feb 15, 2019
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The Betsy Lehman Story Jan 18, 2019
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Unique, media-rich patient safety toolkit appeals to a wide range of learners Jan 18, 2019
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Boston Medical Center offers a weekly dose of patient safety education Jan 18, 2019
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Unique, media-rich patient safety toolkit appeals to a wide range of learners Jan 18, 2019
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January 2019 Patient Safety Beat Jan 11, 2019
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Dr. David Bates anticipates a ‘Golden Era’ of patient safety Dec 12, 2018
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December 2018 Patient Safety Beat Dec 10, 2018
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Meet Linda Kenney Nov 14, 2018
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Cleaning problems frequent 2019 Top-10 Hazards list Nov 14, 2018
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Peer support can help after adverse events Nov 14, 2018
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Peer Support Program offers help after adverse events Nov 14, 2018
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After deadly flu season, health care worker vaccinations take on new urgency Nov 14, 2018
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November 2018 Patient Safety Beat Nov 7, 2018
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Health system expansions can pose safety risks Oct 16, 2018
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Dr. Chanu Rhee explores the science of sepsis diagnosis and treatment Oct 16, 2018
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Do you know how much your patient weighs? Oct 16, 2018
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October 2018 Patient Safety Beat Oct 4, 2018
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BU medical students’ mobile app engages patients in post-op recovery Oct 3, 2018
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A coordinated effort is key to stemming sepsis Sep 18, 2018
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For Secretary Marylou Sudders combating sepsis is personal, too Sep 18, 2018
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Massachusetts Sepsis Consortium aims to save lives Sep 18, 2018
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September 2018 Patient Safety Beat Sep 18, 2018
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Hospitals make progress nationally against some safety risks Jun 21, 2018
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Decoding media reports about medical errors for the public Jun 21, 2018
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Discussing safe care for the elderly with Secretary of Elder Affairs Alice Bonner Jun 21, 2018
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Family members face challenges caring safely for loved ones at home Jun 21, 2018
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May 2018 Patient Safety Beat May 17, 2018
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