Scroll down to read these articles in this Issue: Congratulations to the Winter Speak Up Award Winner and Finalists
Applications are open for the WPSC newest award: The Health Equity: Innovation in Patient Safety Award Only 3 seats left for the very popular Cognitive Interviewing Workshop on May 1st Please Consider Sponsoring the 22nd NW Patient Safety Conference
Join our webinar – Regulatory Readiness: CRPS and the Patient Safety Structural Measure - Upcoming Bree Collaborative Events
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Celebrating Safety, Equity, and Innovation at the WPSC
The Washington Patient Safety Coalition (WPSC) proudly announces the Winter Speak Up Award winner, Rona Dujon, RN, for her critical role in identifying mislabeled crash carts, which spurred a system-wide correction to enhance patient safety. Finalists from various medical centers will receive free registration to the 22nd NW Patient Safety Conference. WPSC also invites applications for its new Health Equity: Innovation in Patient Safety Award, recognizing innovative efforts to reduce health disparities. Additional highlights include a nearly full Cognitive Interviewing Workshop on May 1st, and a must-attend webinar, Regulatory Readiness: CRPs and the Patient Safety Structural Measure, on April 24. This webinar, featuring Dr. Thomas Gallagher will help healthcare professionals understand the new Patient Safety Structural Measure and how Communication and Resolution Programs (CRPs) can enhance transparency, accountability, and patient safety in the wake of adverse events.
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Congratulations to the Winter Speak Up Award Winner and Finalists |
Rona Dujon, RN, Psychiatry Geriatric, Multicare Auburn Medical Center has won the Winter Speak Up Award. Rona identified that the crash cart on her unit was improperly labeled without any expiration dates or drugs to expire. This led to the discovery of additional carts improperly labeled and a full reevaluation of all medications and dates to expire which were then properly labeled and returned to their units. The other finalists are:
- Minchi McCartin, Pharmacist, Kindred Hospital
- Barb St. Onge, Pharmacist, Kindred Hospital
- Jeff Greagrey, MRI Technician, Multicare Covington Medical Center
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Brent Kirhsenbaum, Pharmacist, Muliticare Auburn Medical Center
- Janette Connolly, Emergency Service Technician, Muliticare Auburn Medical Center
All will receive free registration to the 22nd NW patient Safety Conference in October. The Washington Patient Safety Coalition Speak-Up! Award, is a statewide recognition program designed to celebrate the efforts of individuals and teams in Washington State health systems who make the “good catches” and speak up to keep patients and staff safe. Congratulations again and thank you for speaking up for patient safety!
Nominations are open for the Spring/Summer period. It’s easy and a fantastic way to recognize the great work staff are doing to keep us safe. Here’s how to nominate. |
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Applications are open for the WPSC newest award: The Health Equity: Innovation in Patient Safety Award. |
The award is a statewide recognition program that honors Coalition members for their commitment to health equity through innovative approaches that move the needle on patient safety. Created to elevate health equity as a safety priority in Washington State - through addressing disparities. The application period ends May 31, 2025. Please visit the website for more information and to apply.
The annual award is open to WPSC coalition member organizations that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to innovative ways of reducing health disparities and advancing health equity through policies and procedures that identify as well as close gaps in unequal treatment in the populations they serve, with a view to improving patient safety and health outcomes, particularly for people within target communities. The award is based on our Innovation in Patient Safety Standards, comprised of 7 Health Equity Commitments: - Patient Safety
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Equitable and Inclusive Organizational Policy
- Culturally Competent Care
- Shared Decision-Making
- Collection and Use of Data
- Community Collaboration for Solutions
The award is proudly presented to the healthcare community by WPSC’s Health Equity, Stigma & Bias Workgroup, Anita Sulaiman, Chairperson. |
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Only 3 seats left for the very popular Cognitive Interviewing Workshop on May 1st |
Only 3 seats remain! Back by popular demand, the WPSC and BETA Healthcare Group will host an encore in-person workshop to provide formal training on cognitive interviewing techniques for adverse event investigations, May 1, 2025, at The Conference Center at SEATAC airport. This is open to anyone.
What is Cognitive Interviewing: Cognitive Interviewing is a novel and systematic approach to adverse event investigations that improves the recall of accurate and reliable information from an interviewee. It can greatly enhance adverse event investigations. Click here to learn more about the technique and workshop. Who should attend: Patient Safety, Risk Management, Patient Experience professionals, those who participate in root cause analysis and leaders who conduct adverse event investigative interviews.
Why attend: This in-person workshop will deliver a highly interactive, simulation-based workshop introducing basic cognitive interviewing techniques and evidence-based recommended practices for getting the most out of your investigative interviews. Attendees will learn and practice cognitive interviewing skills that can be implemented to improve the recall of accurate and reliable information from an interviewee and enhance understanding of their choices, actions, and experiences. Robust adverse event investigations are essential to comprehensively understand the contributing factors and potential prevention strategies associated with these events.
When: May 1, 2025, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Where: This is an in-person workshop and will not be recorded.
The Conference Center at SEATAC airport, 17801 International Blvd, Rm 6012M, Seattle, WA 98158. Lunch, coffee, and parking provided. Continuing Education Credit: CPHRM and CPPS will be offered Fee: $295 per attendee.
Workshop limit: 40 attendees. Open to anyone. Faculty: - Jonathan D. Stewart, J.D., M.Sc., M.S., RN, NPD-BC, CPPS, CPHRM. Senior Director, Risk Management and Patient Safety, BETA Healthcare Group.
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Aimee Samuels, D.N.P., RN, FACHE, CPHRM, CPPS, Director of Risk Management and Patient Safety, BETA Healthcare Group.
For additional information or registration assistance contact Steve Levy at slevy@qualityhealth.org. (206) 204-7383. |
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Please Consider Sponsoring the 22nd NW Patient Safety Conference |
Now more than ever we need sponsors to support the WPSC’s 22nd annual Northwest Patient Safety Conference October 16 & 17. Speaker costs have increased significantly. And for 21 years we have consistently delivered great speakers. This event is attended by over 500 health care professionals, patients, and families. It offers over 14 hours of continuing education credits, a low registration fee, and free registration for patients, families, and students. Sponsorships make this popular, affordable, and quality event possible. Please ask your organization to support the event. Sponsorship information is available HERE.
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Join our webinar – Regulatory Readiness: CRPS and the Patient Safety Structural Measure |
When: Thursday, April 24th, 1:00-2:00 PM PT
In today’s complex healthcare environment, prioritizing safety is an upmost priority. Communication and Resolution Programs (CRP) is a nationally recognized best practice for patient safety after adverse events.
Join us for an informative webinar featuring Dr. Thomas Gallagher, Executive Director of the Collaborative for Accountability and Improvement, where we’ll explore the recently implemented Patient Safety Structural Measure and what it means for the future of CRP.
Objectives: - Understand the National CRP landscape: Participants gain insights into current trends, challenges, and opportunities in CRPs across the US.
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Prepare for PSSM: Participants can learn what to expect from the PSSM and how to proactively align with the accountability & transparency requirement.
- Enhance organizational transparency and accountability by learning of the best practices of CRP.
- Learn from an industry expert.
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Develop actionable next steps: Participants can leave with practice strategies to implement or enhance CRP within their organization and drive meaningful improvements in patient safety.
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Upcoming Bree Collaborative Events |
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A Collaborative Approach to Adult Health: Building a Supportive Healthcare Ecosystem
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When: Wednesday, May 7th from 12-1:15 PM PT
Join the Bree Collaborative, the Foundation for Health Care Quality, Comagine Health, and the Washington Health Alliance for the second webinar in the three-part series, Catalyst for Change: Across the Lifespan. This series explores the essential role of whole-person care in promoting health and well-being at every life stage.
In this session, we will focus on the health of adults and explore how our healthcare ecosystem can support individuals in achieving their best possible health. Expert speakers from various sectors will engage in a panel to discuss key themes such as accessing care, managing care, and financing care. The panel will highlight innovative strategies, ongoing initiatives, and collaborative efforts to create a comprehensive and supportive health network for adults.
Scheduled Speakers: - Judy Zerzan-Thul, MD, MPH-Chief Medical Officer, Washington State Health Care Authority
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Katie Peterson, MD, MPH-Medical Director of Population Health and Value Based Care, Confluence Health
- Other speakers TBA
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Bree Hot Topic: AI in Healthcare--Current Trends and Future Directions |
Date: Wednesday, May 14th from 12-1 PM PT
Join the Bree Collaborative for a panel discussion and Q&A on artificial intelligence in healthcare, its impact and potential. Our panelists will explore how AI is transforming healthcare operations and clinician-patient interaction, applications at different levels of the healthcare system, equity and patient safety considerations, and balancing benefits and sustainability for healthcare systems.
Scheduled Speakers:
- Raj Sundar, MD, MBA, District Medical Director at Kaiser Permanente
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Amy Laurent, MSPH, Global Health and Research Manager at Microsoft
- Other Speakers TBA
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