patient safety organizations

Using a team-based approach in health care to reduce lab errors

Despite what "The Non-Fat Yogurt" episode of Seinfeld would have us believe, the majority of lab errors in the health care industry do not actually occur in the lab. Errors can happen any time during the preanalytic,...

New venture uses social media to share stories of patient harm

By Greg McInerney, Editorial Assistant

There has been a lot of talk and debate regarding the utility of

AAMI glossary helps standardize terms for adverse event reporting

When it comes to the use of medical devices, adverse event reporting is a key factor in maintaining patient safety. Data collected from adverse event reports can be...

Stage 2 meaningful use criteria already in the crosshairs

Stage 1 meaningful use requirements aren't yet finalized, but policymakers and industry stakeholders are already turning their eyes to what might be coming down the pike for Stage 2. By 2012, providers will have to begin implementing Stage 2 requirements, whatever they might be. The Centers for...