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Culture of safety in an adult and paediatric emergency department before and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Emergency Medicine Journal

Background The WHO recognises patient safety as a serious public health problem. We compared the culture of safety in the adult AED and PED before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. This survey provides scores for 12 separate domains and a global assessment of safety (scale 0–10).

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SGEM#445: Why Can’t We Be Friends – Conflict in Emergency Medicine

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Such conflicts hinder cohesive teamwork and decision-making, potentially compromising patient safety. Conflicts in the ED often stem from clinical decision-making and actions, leading to potential adverse patient events and exacerbating access block issues. These conflicts can ultimately lead to moral injury [1,2,3].

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End-of-Life Care Principles Training

American Medical Compliance

Moreover, these tools facilitate efficient and effective communication of critical patient information among members of the healthcare team. Furthermore, by facilitating the exchange of critical information for patient safety, these communication platforms improve the standard of care across disciplines.

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The ‘Hidden C’

Don't Forget the Bubbles

In such situations, ‘soft skills’ such as teamwork, compassionate leadership, strong interpersonal communication, and psychological safety are essential. staff wellbeing/turnover and patient safety) can boost engagement. Incivility and clinical performance, teamwork, and emotions: a randomized controlled trial.

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Healthcare Managers’ Role in Workplace Harassment Prevention

American Medical Compliance

Harassment in healthcare can lead to burnout, lower staff morale, and higher turnover, which in turn affects the quality of patient care. A toxic work environment weakens communication, teamwork, and decision-makingcritical components of patient safety and ethical healthcare. Addressing biases and microaggressions.

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Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Patient Care 

American Medical Compliance

Their efforts are crucial in maintaining patient safety and enhancing the overall quality of care in an ever-changing healthcare landscape. When they have access to the latest information and training , they can make better decisions, work more efficiently, and provide safer care to patients.

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Training Healthcare Teams in Restorative Nursing: Best Practices and Tools 

American Medical Compliance

A 2023 systematic review published in BMC Nursing revealed a strong connection between clinical nurse competence and patient safety culture, underscoring the transformative impact of comprehensive training on nursing skills. Evidence-based practices improve patient outcomes and provide staff with a clear rationale for their actions.