Company logo Hospital Safety Arent all hospitals safe places What can happen What does a safe hospital look like And most importantly How do I stay safe in a hospital Company logo ID: 142340
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How Safe is Your Hospital?
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Hospital Safety
Aren’t all hospitals safe places?
What can happen?
What does a safe hospital look like?
And most importantly…How do I stay safe in a hospital?
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Aren’t all hospitals safe places?
Unfortunately, no.As many as
440,000
deaths
occur from hospital errors and injuries each year.A study of Medicare patients showed that they had a one-in-four chance of experiencing injury, harm or death when admitted to a
hospital.
Not all hospitals are safe!
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What can happen?
A nurse’s failure to wash her hands could spread disease from one patient to the next.Failure to comply with surgical checklists could mean a sponge or instrument is left inside you after surgery.
Hospitals that don’t have a computer system for prescribing medications could mean you’d be given the wrong medicine, maybe even one that can harm you.
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What does a safe hospital look like?
Many hospitals can perform safe surgeries Safer hospitals will ensure you don’t get an infection while you’re recovering
Many hospitals encourage staff to wash their hands
Safer hospitals have policies in place to ensure they always do
Many hospitals have world-renowned doctors
Safer hospitals ensure those doctors work together to keep you safe
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Making Patient Safety a PriorityPatient safety should be the
number one priority at every hospital across the country.Some hospitals have hidden dangers, but there are things you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones. Slide7
How Do I Find a Safe Hospital?
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The Hospital Safety Score
The Hospital Safety Score grades hospitals on how safe they are for patients (meaning, how well a hospital protects patients from
errors, injuries, accidents
, and
infections).
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The Hospital Safety Score
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Each A, B, C, D or F score comes from expert analysis of data
that patients
can use to protect themselves and their families from harm or death during a hospital
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How Safe is My Hospital?
Visit www.hospitalsafetyscore.org
Look up hospitals by name, city, or zip code
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www.hospitalsafetyscore.org
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Search Results
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Choosing a Hospital
We recommend going to hospitals that receive an “A” Hospital Safety Score.
If
your local hospital rates below an “A”,
you can:
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alk with your doctor at that hospital and urge them to improve their safety.
Use these Safety Scores to start a conversation with hospital leadership and local policymakers about hospital safety. Slide14
What You Can Do to Stay Safe
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Stay Safe in the Hospital
Use the Hospital Safety Score website to research the safest hospitals in your area so that you are prepared in case you or a family member needs hospital care.
Then…
Bring a trusted family member or friend with you
Share a list of all medications you’re taking with your doctor as soon as you arrive at the hospital
Be
alert and say
something if you’re confused or have concerns. During your stay, you or a companion should take notes to keep track of what’s happening.
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Your role
As the patient, you are an important part of the healthcare team. Stay vigilant and actively involved in your care, even if you’re receiving care at an “A”
hospital.
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What is [Company
] doing to keep me safe in the hospital?We urge all our employees to review the
Hospital Safety Scores
for hospitals that they might consider using and select hospitals that receive an “A” grade
We can help you find the safest hospital in your communityWe will provide all employees with a checklist “What You Can Do to Stay Safe” to help guide your hospital stayOur [Wellness Champions/Nurses/HR Directors] are prepared to answer any questions you may have related to hospital care
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What else do I need to know about choosing a hospital?
Organizations like The Leapfrog Group make information about hospital quality available to the publicIt is important to consider a hospital’s quality as well as safety, particularly if you are going to a hospital for a high-risk procedure or a service like maternity care
Visit
www.leapfroggroup.org/cp
for more information on your hospital
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While many hospitals are good at keeping their patients safe, some hospitals aren’t. Some hospitals have hidden dangers you should know about.
Remember,
you
are an important member of the
healthcare
team. You can make a difference when it comes to keeping you and your loved ones
safe.
Visit
www.hospitalsafetyscore.org
to find our how your hospital is keeping its patients safe.
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