Patient safety in ambulatory care has not been routinely measured. California implemented a pay-for-performance program in safety-net hospitals that incentivized measurement and improvement in key ...

Safety perception surveys are essential safety performance measurement tools. For more than 40 years renowned safety leaders such as Dan Petersen have advocated their use. Many times Petersen has been ...

According to behavioral researchers at Cardiff University, “It is widely accepted that human factors are the main contributory factor in accidents. This human element, of course, extends beyond those ...

This article discusses common safety performance measures and evaluates their validity. The author discusses the "pathway to injuries," which includes hazards, controls, exposure and at-risk behavior, ...

Typically, the annual safety performance records kept by construction companies may include the number of accidents and possibly related information, safety training provided over that period of time, ...

In the UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, quality and safety are at the core of everything we do. Our mission is to provide the highest standard of care to women through continuous quality ...

In this era of technological advancements, organizations are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative force across various industries. One area where AI holds tremendous potential is ...

Key performance indicators are an important element of operational safety performance measurement, assessment and continuous improvement. A hierarchy of performance indicators collectively provides a ...