Consumers: General Information
The contents of this section inform consumers about patient safety issues and provides resources and tools for consumers to use to be actively involved in the safety of their health care.
Consumer Fact Sheet - Reducing Pressure Ulcers
Posted: 5/14/2008 The Consumers Workgroup of Advancing Excellence is developing a series of consumer fact sheets on the campaign's goals - the first on reducing pressure ulcers. The fact sheet describes pressure ulcers in consumer-friendly language, discusses treatment and informs consumers about what can be done to prevent and treat them.
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Tips for Pediatric Safety in the Hospital
Posted: 9/20/2007 5-minute video from EmmiSafetyTM
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Collaborative Resources for Patients, Families and Healthcare Providers
Posted: 8/27/2007 This Web site provides various resources for patients and healthcare providers to facilitate collaboration between healthcare providers, patients and families.
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Consumer Resources for Radiology Procedures
Posted: 8/27/2007 This Web site provides answers to questions about radiologic procedures and therapies for patients and their families.
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Resources to Help Consumers Talk to the Physician
Posted: 8/27/2007 Resources and information on health related topics and tools to help patients and their families talk with healthcare professionals.
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