Look to Aviation on Safety, ‘Sully' says
Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger kicked his new career as a motivational speaker into high gear by giving the closing keynote address on the final day of the annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society conference and exhibition in Atlanta.
When the Doctor Is Distressed
I met Jeff (not his real name) during my surgical residency, not long after I graduated from medical school. Despite the fact that he was a fellow doctor-in-training, Jeff towered over me not just in height and breadth, but also in self-assurance.
Tired Doctors Make More Mistakes
A study of clinical errors made by resident physicians in a teaching hospital reveals that the more tired they are the more mistakes they make.
Birth of a "Super PSO"
Memphis-based Human Performance Technology Group was among the first 10 patient safety organizations approved by the federal government in November and company officials are aiming high to be a leader in this burgeoning field.
Human Performance Technology Group
10 Safety Tips for Hospitals
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Stop Errors. Save Money.
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What Pilots Can Teach Hosptials About Patient Safety
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When Doctors Make Mistakes
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State By State Error Reporting
With no national mandatory adverse event reporting system in place, the country is blanketed by
a patchwork of state reporting systems collecting a variety of data in different ways. The amount
of information available to the public also differs from state to state. Source: Dead By Mistake
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