Patient Safety

To adapt and implement three evidence-based and informed resources: The RISE peer support model, the MESH collaborative support service model, and Crisis leadership training, in hospitals and ambulatory practices including those serving rural and medically underserved communities.

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 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.

This project offers the latest evidence on patient safety practices to health systems and safety leaders. Areas reviewed include opioid stewardship, rapid response systems, family caregiver engagement, infection prevention, clinical decision support, implicit bias training, sepsis intervention, and more.