Uniting for Patient Safety in Minnesota: Stories, Collaboration, and Action

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Join us for a transformative 90-minute session dedicated to advancing patient safety through collaboration and shared experiences. This session aims to bring together healthcare professionals, patients, and community members to address the urgent need for improved patient safety practices. We will be leveraging AI technology to facilitate your networking at this event.

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Session Leader: Ashley Swansson, MAPS

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The Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) is a coalition that actively engages and collaborates with its members to promote innovation in patient safety, ensuring Minnesota remains a leader in this field. It offers members early notification and access to lectures, study groups, seminars, and educational opportunities to advance patient safety work.

Project Highlights

System Elements

Biggest Effects on the Overall System

1. Systematic Reporting and Analysis: The adverse health event reporting system, overseen by MDH, ensures continuous monitoring and improvement. This systematic approach helps identify and mitigate risks, leading to a safer healthcare environment.
2. Workplace and Patient Handling Safety: Safe patient handling programs reduce injuries among healthcare workers and patients, enhancing overall care quality and safety.
3. Infection Control: Implementing robust infection prevention and control measures significantly reduces HAIs, ensuring safer environments for patients and staff.
4. Adequate Staffing and Competency: Ensuring adequate staffing levels and competency is crucial for providing high-quality care and preventing errors.
5. Patient Education and Engagement: Educating and engaging patients in their care empowers them to participate actively in their treatment, reducing the likelihood of errors and improving outcomes.
6. Advanced Monitoring Technology: Utilizing monitoring technology for real-time data and early detection of patient issues helps prevent adverse events and improves patient safety.
7. Cybersecurity Measures: Protecting digital health systems and patient data from cyber threats ensures operational continuity and patient safety.

Key Organizations & Relationships

Strong Relationships:

1. MDH and MAPS: Strong collaboration on policy development and safety initiatives.
2. MDH and MHA: Robust partnership in implementing safety protocols and compliance measures.
3. MAPS and Stratis Health: Effective collaboration on data analysis and best practices for patient safety.

Moderate Relationships:

1. MDH and Stratis Health: Moderate collaboration focused on data-driven recommendations.
2. MHA and Minnesota Board of Nursing: Cooperation on training and competency standards for nursing staff.

Opportunities for Collaboration

1. Joint Initiatives: Develop comprehensive patient safety programs that involve all key organizations, focusing on areas such as infection control, adverse event reporting, and safe patient handling.
2. Shared Resources: Pool resources for training and education programs to ensure all healthcare providers have access to the latest patient safety practices and technologies.
3. Policy Advocacy: Collaborate on advocating for policies that support patient safety, such as improved staffing ratios and enhanced reporting systems.