Michael Kulczycki, executive director of The Joint Commission's ambulatory care program, offers four tips for being prepared for sentinel events at ASCs on the organization's blog, Ambulatory Buzz. The tips include:
1. Always be prepared for a sentinel event or a near miss.
2. Spread duties evenly among team members, and ask staff to take ownership of safety.
3. Make sure teams understand the safety strategy and feel comfortable communicating.
4. Good planning is vital for success — it helps staff manage sentinel events quickly and efficiently.
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1. Always be prepared for a sentinel event or a near miss.
2. Spread duties evenly among team members, and ask staff to take ownership of safety.
3. Make sure teams understand the safety strategy and feel comfortable communicating.
4. Good planning is vital for success — it helps staff manage sentinel events quickly and efficiently.
To read the full post, click here.