Safety in the Hospital Requires a Full Support System [The Advisory Board Infographic]
Safety in any workplace is not something that happens by a small handful of employees. It typically requires a high level of management and many departments working together to achieve the common goal which is patient safety in this case.
This recent infographic piece put together by the folks over at The Advisory Board showcases how the support system works together in the medical field. In order to reduce medication errors, shorter hospital visits and increase overall patient safety requires a certain process.
They follow the following steps:
- Minimize Alerts, Maximize Guidance
- Incorporate Patient Specific Data
- Manage Life Cycle of Knowledge
- Anticipate Unintended Consequences
- Appoint Clinical Executives to Own CDS Governance
