Quality Patient Safety And Risk Prevention
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New database to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing
Using technology developed here, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has organized a large database of children who are deaf or hard of hearing that combines data from 48 programs in four countries — about 7,000 children so far. Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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Patient complaints can identify surgeons with higher rates of bad surgical outcomes: study
Recording and analyzing patient and family reports about rude and disrespectful behavior can identify surgeons with higher rates of surgical site infections and other avoidable adverse outcomes, according to a study led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) investigators in collaboration with six other major academic health systems. Read MoreFeb 15, 2017
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Health IT key to rapid response after recall of epinephrine device
At Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a recent urgent drug recall of a specific epinephrine auto-injection device elicited a quick communications strategy to protect affected patients seen by Vanderbilt Medical Group providers. Read MoreDec 10, 2015
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Survey to assess staff, faculty perceptions on patient safety
In May, Vanderbilt University Medical Center will launch a survey of clinical staff and faculty to assess attitudes and perceptions regarding patient safety at the Medical Center. Read MoreApr 24, 2014