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The AHRQ PSNet Collection comprises an extensive selection of resources relevant to the patient safety community. These resources come in a variety of formats, including literature, research, tools, and Web sites. Resources are identified using the National Library of Medicine’s Medline database, various news and content aggregators, and the expertise of the AHRQ PSNet editorial and technical teams.

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Academic Conference of Safety Psychology and Behavior for Healthcare.

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International Association of Risk Management in Medicine. March 16-17, 2024, The University of Tokyo, Medical Campus.

This conference -- to be presented in tandem with the 11th World Congress on Clinical Safety--will provide oral and poster presentations related to the theme of "Journey to the New World of Healthcare Safety". Topics to be covered include infection control, psychological safety and healthcare worker safety. A post-conference on-demand viewing option will be available.

Symposium: Healthcare-Associated Infections.

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Sepsis Alliance. December 14, 2023, 12:00 - 3:30 PM (eastern).

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a pervasive and preventable contributor to sepsis and patient harm. This session will discuss areas of focus in the HAI spectrum such as central line–associated bloodstream infections, or CLABSIs. The presenters will review prevention strategies and documentation to support their use in the care environment.

Certified Professional in Patient Safety Review Course.

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Institute for Healthcare Improvement. March 7–8 2024, 12:00-4:00 PM (eastern).

This online class prepares individuals to apply for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement patient safety certification program. The on-demand or live sessions cover key patient safety concepts to enhance participants' knowledge about safety culture, systems thinking, leadership, risk identification and analysis, information technology, and human factors.

Creating Workforce Joy and Wellbeing.

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Institute for Healthcare Improvement. March 6 - May 20, 2024.

Burnout among health care workers negatively affects system improvement. This webinar series will highlight strategies to establish a healthy work environment that strengthens teamwork, staff engagement, and resilience. Instructors include Dr. Donald Berwick and Derek Feeley.

Bringing a ‘Systemness’ Focus to Quality, Safety, and Patient Experience.

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American Hospital Association. December 7, 2023. 1:00-2:00 PM (eastern).

Health care organizations require a systems approach to address patient safety challenges and sustain improvements. This session will feature three health care executives who will discuss how to align quality and safety efforts to effectively measure performance, create value, and support transparency.

CUSP Implementation Training.

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Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality.

The comprehensive unit-based safety program (CUSP) approach emphasizes improving safety culture through a continuous process of reporting and learning from errors, improving teamwork, and engaging staff at all levels in safety efforts. Available on demand and live, this session covers how to utilize CUSP, including understanding and addressing challenges to implementation. The next virtual session will be held January 16, 2024.

Diagnostic Safety and Quality Webinar Series: Overview and Implications for Hospitals.

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The Leapfrog Group. November 28, 2023, 3:00--4:00 PM (eastern).

Diagnostic errors in hospitals are the focus on continued improvement efforts as they are common, costly, and harmful. This last in a three-part series of webinars will focus on existing learning strategies to improve diagnosis in hospitals. Dr. Divvy Upadhyay is the featured speaker.

TeamSTEPPS Master Training Course.

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Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality. January 30 and February 1, 2024.

Team training programs seek to improve communication and coordination among team members to reduce the potential for medical error. This virtual workshop will train participants to design, implement, and evaluate team training programs in their organizations based on the TeamSTEPPS model.

Healthcare Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.

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ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. November 14, 2023, 12:00-5:00 PM (eastern).

Failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) is a proactive method to identify risks at each step in the process. Attendees of this training will learn how and why healthcare FMEA is performed, and apply their learning to case studies.

TeamSTEPPS Master Training Virtual Course.

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AHA Team Training. September 7 - November 2, 2023.

The TeamSTEPPS program was developed to support effective communication and teamwork in health care. This online series will prepare participants to guide their organizations through implementation of the TeamSTEPPS program. It is designed for individuals that are new to TeamSTEPPS processes.

After Roe: Challenges in the Provision of Lifesaving Care.

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National Academies of Health.

Delay in access to obstetric care hinders safe treatment for patients experiencing pregnancy complications. This webinar discussed a range of factors affected by abortion restrictions and reviewed options to ensuring safety given legal and other structural impediments. A written brief is forthcoming.

People for Patient Safety.

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PULSE Center for Patient Safety Education & Advocacy. Second Monday of every month; 7:00 PM (eastern).

Patient advocates and caregivers play a valuable role in keeping patients safe. This reoccurring session provides a communication forum for individuals to discuss topics and shared experiences as they support patient safety. The next monthly session will be held June 12, 2023.

Spotlight Series

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Healthcare Excellence Canada. 2020-2023.

This bi-monthly webinar series focuses on a variety of topics that support patient safety and quality improvement.

Emerging Topics in Quality Improvement.

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University of Washington Medicine Center for Scholarship in Patient Care and Quality and Safety and Seattle Children's Hospital.

Patient safety is a dynamic discipline that adjusts regularly to address clinical, organizational and policy changes, and disruptions. This webinar series presents sessions exploring insights on a variety of strategies and experiences to enhance care.

The International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare Europe.

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Institute for Healthcare Improvement and British Medical Journal. ExCeL London, London, UK, April 10-12, 2024.

This onsite conference offers an introduction to quality and safety improvement success and challenges drawing from international experiences. Course activities designed for a multidisciplinary audience will cover six streams including patient safety, leadership, and change.

Driving Learning and Improvement After RCA2 Event Reviews.

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Collaborative for Accountability and Improvement. January 26, 2023.

Root cause analysis (RCA) is a recognized approach to examining failures by identifying causal factors to define improvement effort. This session discussed challenges to the effective use of RCA results and examine an approach to present them that supports effective improvement action.

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