Haemovigil: A Step Towards Safe Blood Transfusion To The Bedside The Haemovigil system, implemented at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Ghaziabad, offers a comprehensive solution for ensuring safe blood transfusions. It utilizes unique wristbands, software, and digital transporters to eliminate transfusion errors, reducing them to zero. This innovative system seamlessly integrates into existing workflows, enhancing patient safety and healthcare quality by providing a fail-safe mechanism...
Electronic Medication Systems: Opportunities, Challenges, and Risks Electronic medication systems' potential for patient safety and healthcare quality is explored by Macquarie University researchers. Addressing design, error mitigation, and non-interruptive alerts, their work aims to enhance healthcare through technology-driven improvements.
AIIMS, New Delhi, faced challenges managing over 100 court cases with a manual system lacking reminders. They streamlined the process by transferring case data to a Google spreadsheet, enabling efficient case monitoring and documentation. Proactive reminder emails improved readiness and communication, resulting in averting adverse orders and expediting case resolutions. This cost-free, scalable solution holds...
Digital Library of Court Cases of Main Hospital, AIIMS, New Delhi Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA) in Healthcare The healthcare sector faces challenges from uncertainty and complexity. Providers must understand the evolving environment, embrace change, and prioritize patient care. Effective leadership and corrective action are crucial for success, along with a focus on safety, quality improvement, and technological advancements. Adaptability and a clear vision are key.
God Lost His Reputation A renowned surgeon's reputation suffers after a power outage during surgery leads to a tragic death. The cost of poor quality includes failure, appraisal, and prevention costs. Reduction of these costs can double profits. Chronic problems must be addressed, and upper management plays a crucial role.
The National Cancer Center in Qatar, serving a diverse patient base, redefined quality indicators using British Columbia's metrics to achieve patient-centered care. They employed brainstorming, bottleneck analysis, and monitoring to enhance patient satisfaction and care quality, with similar success in radiation oncology through a holistic approach.
Redefining quality indicators of the Oncology Center toward more patient-centered care by adopting the British Columbia Health Quality Matrix Healthcare Innovation- October 2023 Cervical cancer is a major global health concern, necessitating better screening and diagnosis. The prevalence of misconceptions adds to the challenge. Present methods are resource-intensive, time-consuming, and hindered by a shortage of pathologists. A new diagnostic tool is proposed, achieving 77% accuracy in identifying cervical normality/abnormality, with potential benefits including early detection in resource-constrained areas,...
Earth Mover’s Distance-Based Tool for Rapid Screening of Cervical Cancer Using Cervigrams Cervical cancer is a major global health concern, necessitating better screening and diagnosis. The prevalence of misconceptions adds to the challenge. Present methods are resource-intensive, time-consuming, and hindered by a shortage of pathologists. A new diagnostic tool is proposed, achieving 77% accuracy in identifying cervical normality/abnormality, with potential benefits including early detection in resource-constrained areas,...
The study examined the correlation between prescription quality and medication adherence in the Indian population. A moderately positive correlation (0.6) was found among 150 patients, highlighting the potential benefits of improving prescription quality on patient adherence and outcomes. The pilot study initially had a small sample size, which was later increased to 150 for better...
Establishing a Correlation between prescription analysis and medication adherence using the General Medication Adherence Scale (GMAS) in the Indian Population Adoption of technology in clinical and non-clinical care and process improvement Parul Sevashram Hospital has embraced the "AWATAD Model," a technological solution for streamlined facility management. By using QR codes, Google spreadsheets, and WhatsApp, the hospital has effectively minimized delays, reduced paper usage, and improved real-time tracking for complaints and requests. The innovative approach highlights the significance of strong management support and careful planning in healthcare...
Experiential Learning from Multiple Accreditation Systems Digital health is no longer optional. It must be prioritized, developed with strict principles, and focused on improving healthcare. The pandemic, medical advancements, and digital technology drive the shift towards digitization. Startups, AI programs, and affordability play key roles. Smart hospitals, remote monitoring, and patient-centered care are crucial in this digital adoption.
This article discusses the integration of technology in healthcare, emphasizing its role in improving quality control and patient safety. It highlights the importance of diverse boardrooms and efficient technology adoption for business success. The challenges of technology adoption in healthcare are also addressed, along with the significance of creating a supportive culture and embracing evidence-based...
Tech Optimization: Making Quality and Patient safety integral to clinical processes Best Use of Technology Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital in Kolkata has leveraged RFID technology for laundry management, revolutionizing healthcare operations. Facing challenges like inventory accuracy and labor dependency, they implemented an RFID-based system to streamline linen management. This solution has saved time, improved inventory control, enhanced operational efficiency, extended linen lifespan, and reduced labor dependency. It serves as a prime...
The Use Of Innovative Non-invasive Ventilation Mask With An Inbuilt Feeding Port (NIV-IFP Mask) In Patients Requiring Prolonged Ventilation The "NIV Mask with Feeding Port" is an innovative solution for patients requiring long-term Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV). It replaces traditional methods of nutrition delivery through gastric tubes, which often result in air leaks and discomfort. This new mask, featuring a 3D-printed nut mechanism and a feeding port, eliminates air leaks, ensures patient comfort, and enables...
The REAL LIST mobile app has transformed healthcare operations at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai by replacing traditional paper checklists with QR code-based digital checklists. This innovation has reduced cycle times, eliminated non-value-added activities, saved man-hours, cut costs, and improved record accuracy, streamlining hospital processes and enhancing patient care for a more efficient and sustainable future...
Project REAL LIST: Digitization of Checklist - QR code-based digital checklist Transforming safety culture in Healthcare This article discusses the transformation of the safety culture in healthcare as a global priority, emphasizing the role of team building, risk management, and a culture of safety. It highlights patient safety as a partnership between patients and healthcare systems, with active patient involvement and organizations' commitment to best practices being essential for a safer...
Bridging the Gap: Patient-Centered Healthcare with PFPSF The Patients for Patient Safety Foundation (PFPSF) is leading an initiative to promote patient safety and patient-centered care. Supported by over 400 healthcare facilities, PFPSF educates patients about their rights and responsibilities, equips them with best practices, and facilitates collaboration between patients and healthcare providers. This initiative aims to bridge the gap in healthcare, reduce...
Continuous investment is crucial for patient safety in healthcare. Challenges include standardization, staff engagement, data management, change resistance, limited resources, and measuring impact. Staff engagement, data analysis, and feedback are vital. Sustainability relies on data, technology, and leadership. Human factors affect outcomes. A three-stage model guides organizations towards a secure and sustainable workplace.
Challenges in sustaining safety standards in high-performing Healthcare Services Patient Bed-Side Bio-medical Waste Segregation Trolley The "Bed-Side Biomedical Waste Segregation Trolley" offers an innovative solution to the challenges of biomedical waste management in healthcare. It enhances safety by reducing Needle Stick Injuries and promoting "No-Touch" waste segregation. With a cost-effective design and user-friendly features, it improves the efficiency and safety of waste management, making it a model for enhancing healthcare...
Celebrating Patient-Centric Safety on World Patient Safety Day 2023 World Patient Safety Day 2023
The Biomedical Engineering department at Christian Medical College, Vellore, transitioned from manual calibration to full automation, becoming a model center for in-house calibration, accredited by NABL. This transformation reduces costs, enhances patient safety, and streamlines processes. Future plans include achieving full automation of calculations and expanding into lab equipment calibration and proficiency testing for medical...
A Model Center for a fully automated in-house calibration lab by the biomedical engineering dept. Impact of Technology on Quality and Patient Safety This article discusses the impact of technology on healthcare quality and patient safety, emphasizing the role of Clinical Decision Support and Workflow Integration. It highlights technology's role in enhancing healthcare processes, reducing errors, and improving patient experiences, advocating for selective technology adoption by healthcare leaders.
Porter Management System- Digitalization of Patient Transport The implementation of a digital Porter management system has transformed patient care in the hospital by addressing challenges such as long wait times, productivity losses, and patient dissatisfaction. This innovative solution, utilizing beacon technology and IoT, has significantly reduced turnaround times, allowed individual performance tracking, increased availability of General Duty Assistants, and led to fewer...
This article highlights how Fortis Hospital Mohali effectively utilized Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to proactively identify and mitigate risks in its Medical Records Department (MRD). FMEA facilitated a 95% risk reduction in areas like fire safety and electrical hazards, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement in the hospital.
FMEA: Mitigating Hazard Risk Assessment and Effective implementation of mitigating measures Incident Reporting Analysis and Building the Culture of Safety JQ Japan, established in 1995, promotes hospital accreditation and patient safety through reporting systems for adverse events, brain-damaged babies, and collaborations. It enhances transparency and reduces legal action.
Rapid Response team This article discusses the importance of Rapid Response Systems (RRS) in healthcare for timely crisis intervention and improved patient outcomes. It emphasizes the role of dedicated phone teams, training, and quality programs in enhancing patient safety. Kerala's innovative approach showcases a commitment to patient well-being and efficient healthcare systems.
Patient safety in healthcare can be enhanced through human factors principles, considering users' needs and capabilities in system design. Design flaws can lead to safety incidents and workforce dissatisfaction. Embracing human-centered design, systems thinking, and safety culture is essential for optimal healthcare outcomes.
Designing for Patient Safety World Patient Safety Day 2023 Report: CAHO Celebrations and Initiatives CAHO and P4PSI's celebration of World Patient Safety Day 2023 was a significant movement in promoting patient engagement and safety. They conducted webinars, competitions, and launched guidelines for Patient Advisory Councils (PAC) and Patient Reported Experience Measures (PREMs). This reflects their commitment to enhancing patient-centric care in healthcare.
Safety for the Newborn: Price to pay and gain Healthcare industry: Cost, value, and quality are vital. Neonatal mortality reduction needs evidence-based practices, access improvement, and hygiene. Ireland requires antenatal care, breastfeeding promotion, vaccination, and neonatal care units. Benchmarking and trust-building are crucial. Balance quality and cost. Learn from successful models like New Zealand for better neonatal care.
This paper discusses the importance of optimizing medical inventory management in healthcare facilities. It introduces a data-driven approach using advanced machine learning techniques to improve stock availability, reduce bounce rates, enhance customer satisfaction, and minimize inventory cost waste. The Gradient Boost model is highlighted as the most effective with a MAPE score below 5%. The...
Optimizing Medical Inventory Management: A Data-Driven Approach with Advanced Machine Learning Techniques