Cultivating a Culture of Patient Safety
When it comes to cultivating a culture of patient safety, we know we must do it, but often get lost in the how-to part.
Empathy and Support in the Immediate Aftermath of an Unanticipated Outcome
Both unanticipated clinical outcomes and adverse events are devastating for patients, families, and involved clinicians.
Preventing Readmissions Through MD Communication
Good communication between hospitalists and primary care physicians at the time of discharge is critical to patient safety and to the reduction of risk.
Health Literacy Month
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, low health literacy predisposes patients to poor health outcomes and higher rates of preventable hospital admissions.
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