[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
[Article] Data Interoperability and its challenges in the hospital environment
1 – What is data interoperability in healthcare? Data interoperability in healthcare refers to the ability of different systems and devices to exchange, understand, and use information in a coordinated and effective manner. It includes the data exchange among hospitals, clinics,
[Article] Incident and adverse event investigation: Approaches and benefits of clustered notification analysis
Incident and adverse event investigation is a crucial process for identifying and understanding failures in healthcare systems that affect patient safety. Incidents are unforeseen situations that occur during patient care, which may or may not result in harm, while adverse
[Article] How to apply the Prioritization Matrix in Incident Management
How to apply the Prioritization Matrix in Incident Management The prioritization matrix is an essential tool in the context of root cause analysis (RCA) and, specifically, in the Root Cause Analysis and Action (RCA2) method. RCA2 was created by the Institute for
[Article] Using the 5W3H tool to structure action plans for managing incidents and adverse events: a practical guide
What is the 5W3H tool? The 5W3H tool is a simple and effective technique, widely used to plan and organize actions in a clear and objective manner. With a structured approach, the tool helps to precisely define each stage of the
[Article]How to use the bow-tie diagram in risk analysis and management
The bow-tie diagram is a graphical method used to analyze and manage risks in various areas such as safety, occupational health, environment, engineering, and health. The name comes from the bow-tie format that the diagram takes when drawn. It is
How integration between systems benefits hospital processes
1 – What is data integration between systems in healthcare? In the same healthcare institution, using different systems to provide patient care is common. However, these tools are often not integrated with each other, strongly impacting the process and flow of
[E-book] Using the Epimed system for clinical research
How to use Epimed data to conduct research? On an annual basis, dozens of clinical trials are carried out in Brazil and other countries in Latam and Europe, using data from the Epimed Monitor system. In a recent review, we identified
Interoperability: what it is and how it is applicable to health
1 – What is interoperability? In the context of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), interoperability is the capability of two or more applications to exchange data and information securely and automatically. It is of paramount importance for ensuring that systems, applications,
[E-book] Classifying Incidents and Adverse Events
Considering the complexity of the health system, patient safety becomes essential. It outlines not only the quality of the services provided, but also the trust and effectiveness of the care offered. The patient's quest through consultations, tests, procedures, and admissions
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