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To build trust in AI, involve nurses early, leaders say
Industry leaders told Becker's that involving nurses early in AI implementation discussions can help alleviate concerns and build trust. Becker's Hospital Review
News Articles
- Jan 13, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Register: CMS Patient Safety Structural Measure: Best Practices to Enhance Safety: March 13
With patient safety critical to quality care, IHA’s MAPS PSO is offering a robust workshop centered on the new Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM) from CMS effective this year.
- Dec 16, 2024
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety Announces 2024 Patient Safety Award Recipients
The Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) named Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, Sparta Community Hospital District, and Sinai Chicago as its 2024 Patient Safety Award recipients.
- Dec 02, 2024
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
IHI Patient Safety Awareness Week 2025
Patient Safety Awareness Week, an annual recognition event that occurs in March, is intended to encourage everyone to learn more about health care safety. IHI
- Dec 02, 2024
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
National Patient Safety Goals Effective January 2025 for the Hospital Program
Wrong-patient errors occur in virtually all stages of diagnosis and treatment. The intent is to identify the individual as the person for whom the service or treatment is intended. TJC
- Dec 02, 2024
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Register: IHA and MAPS PSO Case Law Updates CANDOR/CRP and the Patient Safety Act, Jan. 22 webinar
Register for the PSO Case Law Updates; CANDOR/CRP Programs and the Patient Safety Act.
- Nov 01, 2024
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Redefining patient safety: 6 ways to address harm in healthcare
Safety is a public health issue that affects not only the well-being of our patients, but also the integrity of our entire industry. Becker's Hospital Review
- Nov 01, 2024
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Boost Quality with AHRQ’s Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® Program
The AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) ask healthcare providers about their organizational culture's support for patient safety. AHRQ
- Nov 01, 2024
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
New: AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention Toolkits
The AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention was a 5-year national project aimed at implementing improvements in MRSA prevention across hospital acute care units. AHRQ