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Achieving Zero Preventable Hospital-Acquired Venous Thromboembolism Events

Saving lives, eliminating defects and improving processes The problem Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common cardiovascular illness1 — and the most common preventable cause of hospital-related death.2 In the United States alone, approximately 1 million patients experience VTE events. Nearly two-thirds of these events occur because of hospitalization, resulting in approximately 300,000 deaths.3 In just one year, a...

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Quality Improvement | Quality and Safety | Patient Safety

Medication Error Sparks Innovation

September 16, 2022 | Virginia Mason Institute

In many hospital pharmacies today, the pace is hurried. Staff rush to fulfill complex orders for waiting providers with patients’ health dependent on their...

Case Study | Delivering Change and Developing...

Delivering Change and Developing Cultures of Learning Across the NHS and Beyond

August 31, 2021 | Virginia Mason Institute

Embark on a journey of transformative success in healthcare as we delve into inspiring achievements from our partners worldwide. Witness the strides made by...

Case Study | Embedding a System to Protect...

Embedding a System to Protect Patient Safety

April 18, 2018 | Virginia Mason Institute

Patient Safety Survey Participation Sharply Increases Overall staff participation in Virginia Mason’s Culture of Patient Safety survey grew from 16% in 2004 to 88%...

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Mistake-Proofing Primary Care

Start Your Lean Health Care Journey Learn More Problem Virginia Mason recognized that mistakes and ...

Mistake-Proofing Primary Care

Start Your Lean Health Care Journey Learn More Problem Virginia Mason recognized that mistakes and ...

Why a Midwest Health System Went to Virginia ...

“The fact that Virginia Mason is driven by the same purpose we are – serving patients and ...

Why a Midwest Health System Went to Virginia Mason Institute for Help

“The fact that Virginia Mason is driven by the same purpose we are – serving patients and ...

Managing Phone Calls in Primary Care

Problem Responding to patient phone calls at Virginia Mason consumed a great deal of clinic time ...

Managing Phone Calls in Primary Care

Problem Responding to patient phone calls at Virginia Mason consumed a great deal of clinic time ...