AGENDA OVERVIEW

ICRA 2.0 Updates: Improving Patient Safety

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

In this keynote address for Patient Safety NOW, presenter Marge McFarlane will discuss updates to the American Society for HealthCare Engineering (ASHE) risk assessments for reducing the risk of infections during construction, renovation, and operations. 

Speaker: 

Marge McFarlane, PHD, MT(ASCP), CJCP, CHSP, CHFM, HEM, MEP
Principal
Superior Performance, LLC

Tackling Patient Safety and Quality Management Challenges: An Integrated Approach

12:05 PM - 1:05 PM EDT

Risks are more interconnected than ever before. Increasingly, they unfold across departments, affect multiple roles, and have impacts at various levels within healthcare systems.

Healthcare risk management isn’t merely a matter of saving money, improving efficiencies, or avoiding reputational damage. Incidents and errors can have devastating consequences on patients’ lives. A meaningful focus on patient safety combined with continuous quality improvement are essential for achieving desired outcomes. Motivated by a guiding purpose and values, and supported by the right tools and technology, healthcare organizations can implement sustainable changes to improve processes and systems for the future.

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