ReCAP: Journey Toward High Reliability: A Comprehensive Safety Program to Improve Quality of Care and Safety Culture in a Large, Multisite Radiation Oncology Department.

ReCAP: Journey Toward High Reliability: A Comprehensive Safety Program to Improve Quality of Care and Safety Culture in a Large, Multisite Radiation Oncology Department.
J Oncol Pract. 2016 Mar 29;
Authors: Woodhouse KD, Volz E, Maity A, Gabriel PE, Solberg TD, Bergendahl HW, Hahn SM, Woodhouse KD, Volz E, Maity A, Gabriel PE, Solberg TD, Bergendahl HW, Hahn SM
Abstract
QUESTION ASKED: What is the impact of a comprehensive, multifaceted quality and safety improvement program on the frequency of state-reported medical safety events (SRMEs) and overall safety culture in a large, multisite radiation oncology department at the University of Pennsylvania?
SUMMARY ANSWER: Multifaceted safety initiatives were implemented at the main academic center and across all network sites at the University of Pennsylvania. A comparison of preintervention and postintervention data demonstrates less frequent SRMEs from 2009-2016 (Fig 1). The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) results demonstrate high patient safety culture grades among staff members over time. We are confident that the collective implementation of the following safety initiatives has led to an improved safety climate within our department.
METHODS: Beginning in 2011, we sought to advance a large, multisite radiation oncology department toward high reliability through the implementation of a comprehensive safety culture program at the University of Pennsylva...

Source: JOP - March 28, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Woodhouse KD, Volz E, Maity A, Gabriel PE, Solberg TD, Bergendahl HW, Hahn SM, Woodhouse KD, Volz E, Maity A, Gabriel PE, Solberg TD, Bergendahl HW, Hahn SM Tags: J Oncol Pract Source Type: research