In-service program at GR Baker Memorial Hospital spreads learning among staff
Fentanyl patches are an effective pain reliever for the treatment of chronic pain. When not used correctly, such as administering the wrong type of patch or mixing with other high-dose medications, it can lead to serious harm or even death. At GR Baker Memorial...
Why blogging in healthcare makes sense
72% of Internet users say they have looked online for health information within the past year. 52% of smartphone owners have used their phone to look up health or medical information (Pew Internet Research). Increasingly, people are exploring various health-related...
BC PSLS is about ‘learning’: How Fraser Health is improving quality and safety in Residential Care
Making the transition from one's home to a Residential Care facility is a life changing moment that requires thoughtful consideration from everyone involved, including the individual moving into the care facility, his/her loved ones, and care staff. While Residential...
Berwick’s report to NHS hits close to home
There's been a lot of interesting discussion online following the release of Don Berwick’s report to the NHS, A promise to learn – a commitment to act. Critics of the report say that, while it provides sound observations about the complexities of healthcare in the NHS...
Reducing safety events involving Labs: how BC PSLS is driving quality improvement at BCCH
By Guest Blogger: Tracie Northway Any change usually has a learning curve and the implementation and full utilization of BC Patient Safety Learning System (BC PSLS) have proven to be just that. At BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) we have spent a significant amount of...
How a ‘simplified’ reporter form is increasing reporting rates and patient safety at BC Children’s
Each year, clinical staff working in the Perioperative Suites at BC Children’s hospital report upwards of 500 safety events in BC PSLS. A significant number, but Warren Hill, the Quality & Safety Leader on the Unit, believed it wasn’t the full “safety” picture,...