Patient Safety

The program focuses on revising phase 1 tools, their field testing and finalizing, and implementation and evaluation of the integrated program.

A peer-support program to provide psychological first aid and emotional support to health care workers who are “second victims” of stressful patient-related events is being evaluated.

Investigates the effectiveness of LMWH and Aspirin in preventing death and clinically important pulmonary blood clots as well compares patient satisfaction and out-of-pocket costs.

A multi-site clinical trial to test individually-tailored interventions to prevent fall-related injuries and to find effective, evidence-based strategies to address the personal and public health burden of these falls.

A mixed-methods study evaluating how patient-centered medical homes (PCMH) are addressing ambulatory safety across four key domains through data from multiple perspectives, including patient input.

A multifaceted intervention in two intensive care units demonstrated a causal relationship to reduced central line-associated bloodstream infections.