Monthly Archives February 2012

HHS Partnering to Heal Video

Posted by MOCPS    Posted in Department of Health and Human Services, DHHS    Posted February 20, 2012    |    No Comments

Partnering to Heal is a computer-based, video-simulation training program on infection control practices for clinicians, health professional students, and patient advocates.

The training highlights effective communication about infection control practices and ideas for creating a “culture of safety” in healthcare institutions to keep patients from getting sicker. Users assume the identity of  five main characters and make decisions about preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

This resource is also located on our Toolkits page under Healthcare-Aquired Infections.

Free Health Literacy Missouri Webinars in March!

Posted by MOCPS    Posted in Health Literacy, Health Literacy Missouri    Posted February 20, 2012    |    No Comments

Health Literacy Missouri is offering its two most popular trainings free to Missouri-based non-profits in a special March webinar series, March 13 and March 27, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. CST.

March 13 — Clear: Understanding


Do you ever have to communicate important health information? Our trainers empower you with cutting-edge, proven strategies to talk with your clients so they have the information they need to make good health decisions. You’ll leave this webinar understanding why health literacy is important to you, and how you can use a few simple tools to improve your clients’ lives.  Register here

 

March 27 — Clear: Materials


Health materials are hard to write – and read. Though one in five American adults reads at a 5th grade level or below, most health information is written at the 12th grade level and above. Our trainers, among the best plain language experts in the country, will show you reliable strategies to improve your forms, marketing pieces and patient information documents.  Register here

 

 

AHRQ Offering Free TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer Courses

Posted by MOCPS    Posted in TeamSTEPPS    Posted February 16, 2012    |    No Comments

Free TeamSTEPPS master trainer courses will be offered at six regional training centers throughout the country starting this month – Roslyn Harbor, NY; Durham, NC; New Orleans, LA; Minneapolis, MN;  Denver, CO; Seattle, WA. Many standard trainings are offered as well as four advanced, special topic trainings on simulation, inter-professional education, and teaching TeamSTEPPS to patients and families. These advanced trainings are designed for individuals who already have a strong background in TeamSTEPPS and an interest in the special topic. All materials, training, and enrollment in the online user support network is free!

AHRQ’s Perspectives on Safety

Posted by MOCPS    Posted in AHRQ, Patient Safety    Posted February 7, 2012    |    No Comments

Lawrence Smith, MD, founding dean of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, recently gave an interview, on resident supervision and patient safety. Listen to an excerpt online or download a podcast. An accompanying perspective piece, by C. Jessica Dine, MD, MA, and Jennifer S. Myers, MD, University of Pennsylvania, examine how increased supervision influences the educational experience for trainees.

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Tips for a Successful Survey on Patient Safety Culture

Posted by MOCPS    Posted in AHRQ, Center Info, Culture of Safety, Patient Safety, Patient Safety Survey    Posted February 2, 2012    |    No Comments

The Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture is an invaluable diagnostic tool that allows you to look beyond the physical impression of your facility’s culture. AHRQ’s in-depth study of question formatting, wording, and categorizing has resulted in a highly reliable resource that can provide a detailed analysis of your patient safety culture. The results will provide supporting evidence of positive cultural improvements and locate areas of cultural weaknesses.  AHRQ offers a national database so you can see how you measure up:  Check out the 2012 Comparative Database Report!

But all too often, surveys are distributed, results are collected, and then… nothing happens.  Read More

Ozarks Medical Center and MOCPS Receive National Accolades for CUSP Initiatives

Posted by MOCPS    Posted in Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program, CUSP, CUSP/CLABSI, CUSP/Stop BSI, Johns Hopkins University, Kimberly O'Brien    Posted February 1, 2012    |    No Comments

On January 10, 2012, Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) and MOCPS presented to an audience of over 800 health care providers nationwide participating in the On the CUSP:  Stop BSI collaborative.  The topic of the presentation was “Coordinating Multiple Quality Improvement Initiatives,” in which MOCPS showcased its People, Priorities & Learning Together (PPLT) initiative, and OMC showcased its successes in implementing the programs offered in the PPLT initiative.

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