Participating hospitals include Akron (Ohio) General Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind., Owensboro (Ky.) Medical Health System, The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Ind.
All 12 hospitals will be provided with methodologies aimed at improving patient safety across the healthcare organization. Focus areas include preventing patient falls, hand hygiene compliance, incorporating a patient safety culture and accountability, according to the news release.
Read the news release about the regional VHA “Target Zero” initiative.
Read other coverage about patient safety:
– Montana Patient Safety Act Awaits Governor’s Signature
– Study: Physicians Recommend Treatments They Would Not Choose for Themselves
– FDA Approves Respirator That Protects Against MRSA, Other Infections
