Washingtonadvocatesforpatientsafety.org

Washington Advocates for Patient Safety

As a part of the Consumer’s Union Safe Patient Project and the national patient safety network, we advocate for and educate the public and legislators on patient-centered care, quality healthcare and medication safety, prevention of hospital-associated infections, medical device safety, patient’s rights to be informed of all treatment risks

Actived: 8 days ago

URL: https://washingtonadvocatesforpatientsafety.org/

Transparency & Accountability WAPS

WebWhere We Stand on Health Care Transparency and Accountability. Washington Advocates for Patient Safety promotes practices, policies, and regulations that bring positive …

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Prevention of hospital-acquired infections WAPS

WebHealth Care Acquired Infections – Patient Safety Education. Did you know that Health Care Associated Infections (HAI’s) are now listed as the 10 th leading cause of death in the …

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Patient-Centered Care WAPS

Web1. What is Patient-Centered Care? Patient-centered care is defined as active patient engagement at every level of care.The Institute of Medicine (IOM) describes patient …

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Reduce Medical Error & Harm WAPS

Web“Safety is defined as freedom from accidental injury” Preventable medical errors and the resulting harm are significant problems in our healthcare system.

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Patient Safety Award given to Yanling Yu & Rex Johnson, WAPS …

Web2022 Robert L. Wears Patient Safety Leadership Awardees are Announced. The awardees for the 2022 Robert L. Wears Patient Safety Leadership Award have been announced.

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Five Things You Can Do To Prevent Infection was developed in

WebThe goal of the Speak Up™ program is to help patients become more informed and involved in their health care. Avoiding contagious diseases like the

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What Should Patients Do to Help Make Care Safe

WebWhat Should Patients Do to Help Make Care Safe? ©2016 National Patient Safety Foundation, Boston, MA Adapted from Safety Is Personal: Partnering with Patients and …

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Linda Radach’s Story Washington Advocates for Patient Safety

WebMy Journey into Patient Safety. THE LONG & SHORT OF IT. Growing up in rural Northwest Iowa, my sense of belonging and rootedness has always been strong.

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Stay Healthy. Protect Yourself From Sepsis. Fact Sheet (Print …

Web1. Talk to your doctor or nurse about steps you can take to prevent infections. Some steps include taking good care of chronic conditions and getting recommended vaccines. 2. …

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4 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults

Webwww.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm399834.htm 2 SEPTEMBER 016 DA Consumer pdate which the FDA reviews. “Every medicine is really …

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I Wish I had Asked that!

WebThere are many things to think about when making a medical decision and often we don’t know (or forget) the questions to ask to make sure we are comfortable with the decision …

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Communicating with Your Doctor (Page 1)

WebCommunicating with Your Doctor (Page 2) Make a list of your concerns. Start a few days in advance, if possible, to track symptoms or other concerns. Be thorough and honest; the …

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Patient Rights and Informed Consent

WebPatient Rights and Informed Consent (Information Provided by Washington Advocates for Patient Safety) 1. You have the right to informed consent.

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Natalie MacLachlan Story Washington Advocates for Patient Safety

WebNatalie MacLachlan Story. Natalie MacLachlan. with her son Trevor. and her husband Mac. I am writing to express my concern and dismay over the fatal illness that affected my …

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20 Tips To Help Prevent Medical Errors

WebSurgery 12 Ifyou are having surgery, make sure that you, yourdoctor, and your surgeon all agree on exactlywhat will be done.

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