20 statistics that stress the importance of safety awareness and prevention at home and in the workplace June is National Safety Month, join MedSafe in bringing awareness to the importance of ensuring safety at work and home!!!
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National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month, join MedSafe in bringing awareness to the importance of ensuring healthcare safety in the workplace! Healthcare is the fastest-growing sector in the US, employing over 18 million individuals. However, it is also one of the most hazardous environments to work in. Healthcare workers are exposed to a wide range of...
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Patient Safety Awareness Week 2019
Research suggests that medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the United States, totalling over 250,000 deaths per year. (3) In addition, The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine estimates that every nine minutes, someone in a U.S. hospital dies due to a wrong or delayed medical diagnosis. (5) From a...
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It’s Flu Season! Are you Ready?
It’s no secret that we are in the peak of flu season! Whether you are a nurse, primary care physician, or healthcare professional you are not only susceptible to the virus itself, but you also play a significant role in helping to protect patients against influenza. The CDC recommends that all healthcare workers get vaccinated...
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5 Simple and Effective Evidence-Based Patient Safety Tips for Medical Staff
Despite the progress made in patient safety over the years, medical errors are still a significant source of injury and said to be the third cause of death in the US, indicating there is still much work to be done. Continued safety education and awareness on the proper methods, procedures, and processes are vital to...
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Patient Safety Awareness Week
March 11-17, 2018 was National Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW). This week is about raising awareness of patient safety and best practices among healthcare providers and consumers. It is an ideal time for medical practices and healthcare organizations to celebrate successes and focus on patient safety opportunities. This week MedSafe would like to recognize all...
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Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers
The US Consumer Product and Safety Commission is recalling nearly 40 million Kidde-brand fire extinguishers because they may not work in an emergency. The fire extinguishers have been connected to one death, 16 injuries, 391 reports of failure to work properly, and 91 reports of property damage. According to the announcement, the fire extinguishers can...
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How Health Literacy Affects Patient Safety
More than 77 million individuals in the United States have limited health literacy skills and will likely encounter challenges interpreting and acting upon health information. (2) According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy, nine out of ten adults may not have the skills needed to manage their health and prevent disease. Health literacy, as...
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Is Nursing Engagement the Key to Reducing Medical Errors?
Medical errors are now the third highest cause of death, accounting for more than 250,000 deaths per year in the US. (1) Second only to heart disease and cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (3) Many believe this estimate is too low and the true number of deaths is around...
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OSHA Final Rule for Tracking Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
To prevent work-related injuries and illness, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to record work-related injuries and illnesses in an “OSHA log.” OSHA is now issuing a new rule which requires certain employers to submit injury and illness data electronically, effective January 1, 2017. What does the final rule do? The new rule...