Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 17, 2024

In such situations, ‘soft skills’ such as teamwork, compassionate leadership, strong interpersonal communication, and psychological safety are essential. Barriers to reporting include a lack of awareness of reporting mechanisms, fear of repercussions on professional reputation, and a lack of proactive leadership support.

Leadership 105

Leadership Resuscitation Teamwork Patient Safety 105

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 29, 2023

A qualitative study of 2,815 pre-hospital clinicians reported that nearly half of the respondents had experienced incivility from professional teams at least once a week. The quality of patient care can be determined by the working relationship, and incivility negatively affects these professional partnerships, regardless of the craft group.

Leadership 98

Leadership Patient Safety Academics Research 98

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

Patient safety is a critical concern, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that 1 in 10 patients is harmed while receiving healthcare. Compliance with healthcare regulations is crucial not only for avoiding legal repercussions but also for ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.

Hazardous Materials 105

Hazardous Materials Documentation/Coding Legal Issues Infectious Diseases 105

33 Charts

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

21st century healthcare has worked to prioritize safety and quality improvement, and the results have been remarkable. Small changes in equipment sterilization or preoperative timeout processes, for example, can have a dramatic impact on patient safety. But not all corners of the hospital should be subject to six sigma scrutiny.

Leadership 52

Leadership Patient Safety Hospitals 52

ACEP Now

JUNE 13, 2024

ACEP helped make the summit possible by mobilizing Congress to request action from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) during the Leadership and Advocacy Conference in 2023. ACEP will continue pushing these groups to work harder to solve boarding issues, to improve patient safety, and to protect emergency physicians.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Emergency Department Administration Psychiatric 52

ACEP Now

AUGUST 1, 2023

Our Indiana ACEP colleagues have helped us all as emergency physicians in championing the passage of state legislation mandating a physician leading a hospital’s emergency department to be physically present in that hospital. We must always work against a balance.

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department EMS Critical Access Hospitals 98

ACEP Now

AUGUST 28, 2024

John Hospital in Detroit, MI, did not resolve their concerns about working conditions, staffing levels, or patient safety. But emergency doctor Michelle Wiener, MD, president of the striking union, Greater Detroit Association of Emergency Physicians, said she quickly started to notice some changes around the hospital.

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department Hospitals Patient Safety Leadership 98