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August 24, 2003. The Role of the Patient Safety Officer. Delanor Manson, RN, BSN, CNA, MA, CPHQ. Safety is no accident (Thomas A, Faulhaber). Safety is no accident Safety is no accident Safety is no accident Safety is no accident . Objectives. Describe the culture of safety.

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August 24, 2003

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  1. August 24, 2003 The Role of the Patient Safety Officer Delanor Manson, RN, BSN, CNA, MA, CPHQ The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  2. Safety is no accident (Thomas A, Faulhaber) • Safety is no accident • Safety is no accident • Safety is no accident • Safety is no accident The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  3. Objectives • Describe the culture of safety. • Discuss components of the job description of an effective Patient Safety Officer (PSO). • Discuss resources for achieving success in the role of a PSO. • Define 6 strategies for implementation of the PSO role. • Discuss how to develop organization specific measures. The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  4. Culture of Safety • Leadership commitment to patient safety. • Focus on the needs of the patient. • Definition of and commitment to quality patient care. • Right care, to the right patient by the right caregiver(s). The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  5. Culture of Safety • An environment of openness. • Proactive methods to evaluate the potential safety hazards. • Systems approach to analysis. • Interdisciplinary approach to current and potential problems analysis. The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  6. The Role of the Safety Officer • Environmental Safety Officer (SO) • Structures • Utilities • Emergency preparedness • Hazardous materials • Workers • Equipment • Security Environmental Safety The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  7. The Role of the Safety Officer • Patient Safety Officer • Patients and families • Workers • Visitors and others • Risk management • Clinical • Emergency preparedness • Security Patient Safety The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  8. The Role of the Safety Officer • Patient • Environmental Patient Safety Environmental Safety The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  9. Super The Patient Safety Officer Staff Visitors Others Patients SPSO The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  10. The Patient Safety Officer • Job description • Reporting relationship • Responsibilities • Budget and staff • Role in education • Essential functions • Qualifications The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  11. The Patient Safety Officer • Job description • Reporting relationship The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  12. The Patient Safety Officer • Job description • Responsibilities The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  13. The Patient Safety Officer • Job description • Budget and staff The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  14. The Patient Safety Officer • Job description • Qualifications The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  15. The Patient Safety Officer • Job description • Role in education The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  16. The Patient Safety Officer • Job description • Essential functions The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  17. Patient Safety Officer Models • Urban hospital with 6 sites • University hospitals • VHA Hospitals • Hospital corporation > 60 hospitals The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  18. Model AUrban hospital with 6 sites Governing Board Quality Department Med Exec Safety Officer Quality Council Clinical Safety Safety Committee The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  19. Model BUniversity Hospital Governing Board Quality Department Med Exec Patient Safety Committee Chairperson Quality Council Safety Committee The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  20. Model CVeterans Healthcare Administration Central Office Network VISN Patient Safety Committee Hospital PSM EH and Safety Committee Quality ELC The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  21. Model DHospital corporation with > 60 hospitals QM/IC/RM /PSO “C” Level Governing Board Quality Council Safety Committee Medical Executive Committee The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  22. Resources • Achieving PSO success • Internal • External • Personal The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  23. Resources • Achieving Success as a PSO • Internal • Examine culture • Ensure patient involvement • Evaluate routine processes • Manage resources The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  24. Resources • Achieving Success as a PSO • Internal • Establish an interdisciplinary approach • Cultivate working relationships • Develop situational communication style • Consider a quality incentive program The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  25. Resources • Achieving PSO success • External • Establish community trust • Share lessons learned • Benchmark using local and national outcomes data The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  26. Resources • Achieving PSO success • External • Participate in legislative efforts • Participate in research • Participate in curriculum development for medical professionals • Provide feedback for participation efforts The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  27. Resources • Achieving PSO success • Personal • Maintain professional expertise • Examine safety issues and solutions in non-healthcare settings • Stay current on media, research and current legal issues The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  28. Implementation Strategies • Examine Mission -Vision – Goals • Develop a plan • Complete a safety vulnerability analysis • Establish a process for setting priorities • Embrace a process methodology • Consider technology The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  29. Challenges JCAHO:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations NRC: Nuclear Regulatory Commission DOL: Department of Labor FBI: Federal bureau of Investigation DOJ: Department of Justice OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Admin DOT: Department of Transportation FDA: Food and Drug Administration OIG: Office of Inspector General PRO: Peer Review Organization PRRB: Provider Reimbursement Review Board Supreme Court Federal Circuit Courts Congress Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services OIG Departmental Appeals Healthcare Integrity Program Contractors PRRB Regional Offices Intermediaries Carriers PROs DME Regional Contractors • State Level • Survey and Certification • Courts • Attorneys General • Medicaid • Health Boards • Medical Boards • Local Governments • Licensure YOUR HOSPITAL Regional Home Health Intermediaries DEA FAA FDA OPOs DOT SEC OSHA IRS EPA DOJ NRC FBI FCC HHS/ NIOSH FTC Treasury DOL JCAHO HSS/ HRSA CDC Chart Legend DEA: Drug Enforcement Administration FAA: Federal Aviation Administration OPO: Organ Procurement Organizations SEC: Securities and Exchange Commission IRS: Internal Revenue Service EPA: Environmental Protection Agency FTC: Federal Trade Commission FCC: Federal Commerce Commission HHS: Health and Human Services HRSA: Health Resources and Services Admin CDC Centers for Disease Control NIOSH: National Institution for Occupational Safety & Health The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  30. Challenges • Definitions of safety and quality • Healthcare culture • Internal • Legal • ROI not established • Resources • Reimbursement for providers is based on services provided • Discipline specific focus on care and solutions The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  31. Challenges • Renovation and construction • Low profit margin • Staffing shortages • Technology The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  32. Measures • Patient satisfaction • Standard healthcare processes • E.g. Blood transfusions, lab data, generator failure, • Clinical practice guidelines • Work place safety • Research • Risk management trends • Media focus The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  33. Conclusion • Culture • Effective patient safety officer • Resources • Implementation strategies • Organization focused measures The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  34. Patient safety is no accident (Delanor Manson) The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  35. Bibliography - Websites • Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality -www.ahrq.gov • American College of Healthcare Executives –www.ache.org • American Hospital Association - www.aha.org • Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology –www.apic.org/safety • Bridge Medical –www.bridgemedical.com The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  36. Bibliography - Websites • Department of Defense –www.defenselink.mil • Institute for Safe Medical Practices –www.ismp.org • Joint Commission of Accreditation on Healthcare -www.jcaho.org • Leapfrog Group –www.leapfroggroup.org • National Center for Health Care Statistics - www.cdc.gov/nchs/faststats The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  37. Bibliography - Websites • National Patient Foundation - www.npsf.org • Patient Safety Reporting System - psrs.arc.nasa.gov/pubs.htm • Premier Patient Safety Programs-www.premierinc.com • VA National Center For Patient Safety -www.patientsafety.gov/ The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

  38. Questions The Quality Colloquium Patient Safety Officer Training August 24, 2003

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