Risk Managers and Safety Leaders
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Guideline
Patient Safety Framework for Inter-hospital Transfers
The AMC PSO convened the Inter-hospital Transfers Task Force to offer guidance — and recommend risk mitigation strategies — concerning potential patient safety risks associated with inter-hospital transfers. These inter-hospital transfer guidelines address previously overlooked safety concerns.
Related To: Ambulatory, Decision Support
Guideline
Patient Safety Guidance for the Virtual Visit
At the request of its membership, the AMC PSO convened the Virtual Care Task Force to offer guidance for patient safety experts in their efforts to provide the safest possible care to patients through a virtual platform.
Related To: Decision Support, General Medicine, Nursing
Guideline
Adverse Events Disclosure
The “Guidelines for Disclosure” checklist covers a range of actions to consider after an unexpected outcome. Running through the list will help organize thorough, appropriate, and consistent responses.
Related To: Disclosure Apology
Guideline
Safety in the ED: Improving the Care of Behavioral Health Patients
At the request of its membership, the AMC PSO convened the Emergency Medicine Behavioral Health Safety Task Force to evaluate best practices and current risks associated with the care of patients with behavioral health crises in the Emergency Department (ED).
Related To: Decision Support, Documentation, Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Medication, Nursing, Patient Safety Awareness