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Quality and Safety
Did You Know? IMPORTATNT: Vasopressor Concentration Update
There was previous approval to increase the standard concentrations of vasopressors to prevent fluid overload in critically ill patients. Implementation of these new concentrations was delayed…
Quality and Safety Coach and Cross-Check our new residents and fellows.
With new residents and fellows starting in July, it is important for us to use our HRO principles to help them be successful...especially with hand hygiene.…
Quality and Safety GE Engstrom Ventilator Update
Summary: A failure of the flow sensor in several GE Engstrom Ventilators was identified. To remedy this failure, these sensors have been replaced in all of…
Quality and Safety These Respirator Masks are No Longer Available
3M 8511 and Head Loop KN95 Respirator Masks are no longer available. To find suitable alternatives, please review your fit testing results via Lawson on the Pulse…
Did You Know? New Process to Help Identify Patients with Known or Suspected Malignant Hyperthermia
There is a new process to help identify patients with known or suspected Malignant Hyperthermia. How will these patients appear in Epic? When opening the chart,…
CME Events LDI – Disclosure Education
Disclosure - LDI, October 18th, 2019. Below are the slides form the 10/18/19 LDI Physician Breakout for disclosing of adverse clinical events. Also included, is the…
Quality and Safety Drinks must be covered in patient care areas.
Situation: Providers have been observed eating and drinking from cups without lids in patient care areas. Background: The Joint Commission mandates there be no staff food…
Did You Know? Patient Disclosure
There was a review of disclosing preventable adverse events to patients and their families at the last Medical Executive Committee meeting. Below is the Power Point:…
Quality and Safety Patient Safety Moment – Fresh Tracheostomy Patients
Patient Safety Moment - Fresh Tracheostomy Patients Situation Reported incidents involving patients with fresh tracheostomies (trachs) raising concerns over airway compromise. Background If vital pieces of…