Quality Showcase: Patient Safety & Quality Initiatives from DC Hospitals

 

Hospitals Showcase Patient Safety & Quality Programs

Patient safety is a top priority for health care organizations. A better patient safety environment is associated with a lower probability of significant complications and dramatically reduces medical errors and adverse events, improves patient outcomes and increases efficiency and effectiveness. A patient safety culture within hospitals contribute to a higher standard of care, encourages collaboration and open communications, more coordinated care and improved overall performance. The showcase features 18 best practice programs that address patient safety and quality at D.C. hospitals, which illustrates their commitment to fostering a patient safety culture.