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Rational resource use is vital in intensive care units (ICUs) due to their high complexity. Operational indicators offer a quantitative view of resource utilisation, aiding the ICU team in optimising staff deployment, equipment use, and bed availability. Among the most commonly
[Article] ICU Performance: What is the added value of prognostic scores?
Prognostic scoring systems were created to standardise the evaluation of illness severity in critically ill patients by converting complex clinical data into objective, measurable metrics. These scores allow clinicians and researchers to assess and compare risk-adjusted outcomes across various patient
[Article] How Predictive Analytics Can Anticipate Complications and Improve Outcomes in the ICU
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is one of the most data-rich environments in modern healthcare. Each critically ill patient generates thousands of data points daily — from vital signs and lab results to mechanical ventilation parameters and medication adjustments. Historically,
[Article] How to choose the best management system for your ICU: 5 essential criteria
The digitalization of intensive care medicine has profoundly transformed ICU operations. Nowadays, a management system (or software) is not just an administrative tool, but a central component for the safety, efficiency, and quality of care. The experience accumulated by thousands of
[Article] Patient Safety Culture How to promote an environment free from punishment that encourages transparency
Patient safety is a fundamental pillar of quality in health care. In recent decades, international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have emphasized the importance of developing and consolidating a safety
[Article] Safe use of medications: strategies to avoid errors and ensure greater safety for patients
The safe use of medicines is one of the main strategies to prevent adverse events in healthcare services. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), errors related to the medication chain management are among the main causes of preventable harm
[Article] How can continuous and safe care be offered throughout the patient’s journey?
Patient safety is intrinsically linked to the right to timely, efficient, equitable and continuous care, which leads us to a critical reflection on the challenges in offering coordinated and patient-centered care — especially in circumstances in which the fragmentation of
[Article]2024 London Protocol: A new era for patient safety
Patient safety is a crucial pillar for the provision of quality healthcare services. To ensure the integrity and well-being of patients, healthcare institutions must adopt practices that reduce the adverse events occurrence. In this context, the London Protocol has stood
[Article] 2025 Patient Safety Trends
Patient safety is one of the main challenges in healthcare, requiring innovation, new technologies, and process improvements to reduce risks and improve clinical outcomes. In 2025, a series of trends are likely to influence this scenario, driven by regulatory advances,
[Article] 7 steps to develop a Patient Safety Plan for 2025
The Patient Safety Plan is a strategic document that brings together guidelines, actions, and goals designed to prevent and reduce risks, errors, and harm associated with healthcare. Based on regulatory standards and international best practices, the plan guides healthcare institutions
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