Patient Photos Displayed in EHRs Can Enhance Patient Safety
A new study published by JAMA Network Open says displaying patient photographs in EHRs can reduce wrong-patient order entry errors.
The Joint Commission Says Hospitals Should Prioritize Seven Patient Safety Goals in 2021
The Joint Commission's seven patient safety goals it says should be the prioritized by hospitals in the coming year.
How to Prevent Medication Errors When Faced With the Pressures of Pandemic Care
The hectic pace of pandemic care may contribute to medication errors. It's critical to recognize this risk by putting into place safeguards that support identifying and preventing these errors.
Strategies for Reducing Diagnostic Errors Related to COVID-19
To prevent COVID-19-related diagnostic errors, physicians and healthcare organizations must address cognitive biases that are often present during clinical decision-making.