A Just Culture speaks up for patient safety
A culture of change is arriving at UPMC. It is an approach to patient safety unlike any other, and it’s called “A Just Culture.” A Just Culture will empower our physicians, nurses, and other health care providers to voice concerns about patient safety without fear of retaliation, and will ensure confidence that leaders will listen and take action in a fair and consistent manner.
Technology
UPMC electronic medical record leadership prioritizes consistent use of order sets
A concerted effort will be undertaken to increase physician use of electronic order sets that can be accessed from eRecord, UPMC’s electronic medical record.
Physician Documentation
Electronic process to be implemented for surgeons to validate pathology findings
At many UPMC hospitals, the surgeon is required to validate a patient’s pathology findings as being consistent with the surgeon’s clinical diagnosis. To improve efficiency and timely completion of this documentation, a new electronic process will be implemented to obtain pathology validation from surgeons.
Department Updates
UPMC Shadyside Department of Medicine updates physician leadership on recent activities
The Department of Medicine continues to grow and address various regulatory challenges while expanding opportunities for physician education and ensuring that the next generation of physicians is prepared to provide exemplary patient care.
Department of Radiation Oncology outlines accomplishments, goals for future
A recent department accomplishment has been the introduction of TrueBeam™, one of the most powerful linear accelerators available. The TrueBeam STx with Novalis Radiosurgery allows clinicians to deliver more powerful doses of radiation faster and with enhanced precision.
‘Walking billboards’ help patients understand information about dialysis and renal care
Because patient education is such a critical part of patient satisfaction and patient safety, it’s important to educate patients through innovative strategies that are attention-getting and inviting. To address this challenge, and to start conversations around topics involving dialysis and renal care, dialysis unit staff members began wearing scrub tops designed as walking billboards.
Regulatory Compliance
Death certificates revised for start of new year
Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, the Department of Vital Records is implementing a revised Certificate of Death that will replace the white death certificate currently used for all neonates and adults.
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