Falls are the leading cause of injury and death in seniors in British Columbia. Over 500 hospitalizations of seniors are a result of falls from their bed at home or in a healthcare residence. Here are a few suggestions, technology, and products to help prevent falls...
No matter our age, slips and falls are almost inevitable. However, with a little care, we can minimize our chances of falling and seriously injuring ourselves with these simple safety and preventative measures. Clean up: How many times have you stepped on a lego...
Patient safety is always top of mind for us at Essential Medical Products. As such, we’re proud to talk about Canadian Patient Safety Week (October 29 to November 2, 2018), and this year the campaign is focusing on medication safety and reducing medication errors...
Now that you’ve built your patient safety team, and set goals to improve patient safety in your healthcare institution, what next? Well, you need to measure your progress to know if your programs, initiatives, and investment are paying off! Here are a few ways to...
We all know that hospitals and health care facilities need to work as an interdepartmental team to treat patients. The same goes for your patient safety team. A mix of doctors, nurses, technicians, and other health care staff should be on your team and here’s why:...
If you’re dedicated to providing first class safety and patient care, then yes, you can benefit from working with a Patient Safety Organization (or PSO). Clinicians and health care organizations can voluntarily report to and share information with a PSO for the...