I-PASS Patient Safety Institute

🎉 So much to celebrate at Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)! Congrats to this outstanding organization on a successful first wave of their I-PASS implementation.     We had the privilege of visiting Whitesburg ARH Hospital, Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital, and Harlan ARH Hospital to connect on early successes, leadership insight, and next steps with the clinical nurses, respiratory therapists, and residents. We at the I-PASS Patient Safety Institute are so proud to partner with organizations like ARH who are truly “walking the walk” when it comes to advancing #patientsafety!   #handoffcommunication #healthcare #caretransitions Jeneen Carman, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CEN Dee Browning Robin Magnani Jennifer Owens Pamela Caudill Melissa Cornett Tracie Henson, M.Ed., PMP, PMO-CP, CPHIMS Ellen Bastian Joe Horton Jessica Johnson MBA, BSN, RN Belinda Ritchie Misty Hendrickson Steven Brock Jordan Whitehead Billie Banks Sheba Hensley Amber Keith Donnece Henson Samantha Eversole Ellen Wright Linda Craft Jennifer Cornett Matt Johnson

📢 Upcoming Webinar Alert!   On Wednesday, February 12, join I-PASS leaders Christina Hazekamp, MPH Hazekamp and Theresa Murray, along with Robin Lynch MSN, RN, CHSE, CPPS and Georganna Horell, for an insightful webinar in partnership with the American Society for Health Care Risk Management (ASHRM).   Discover how an evidence-based approach to handoff communication can improve care coordination, reduce medical errors, and enhance patient safety. This session will also provide actionable strategies to gain senior leadership support to implement a standardized framework for handoff communication.   Don’t miss out! Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eJGH-K5T   #PatientSafety #MedicalErrors #HandoffCommunication #HighReliability #Healthcare

Last week, our team had the privilege of visiting five Baptist Health System KY & IN hospitals following their recent go-lives in December. It’s always inspiring to connect with nursing and respiratory therapy leaders and staff, hear firsthand about their I-PASS implementation, and gather valuable insights to ensure the project continues advancing patient safety and standardizing the handoff process.    👏 A huge thank you to the incredible site leads, leadership teams, and frontline staff who took time out of their busy day to meet with us. Your dedication to improving communication and care transitions makes all the difference.    🎉 Congratulations on the continued success of your I-PASS rollout—we’re thrilled to see the positive impact you’re making for patients and teams alike!   Marlina Waters, MSN, Heather Napier, RN,MSN,CCRN,CPHQ,HACP, Dana Curry, Sandy Keith RN, MSN, CPHQ, HACP-CMS, Laura Miller, Judy Ponder, Trish Jordan, Jennifer Woods, Deborah Campbell, Christina Hazekamp, MPH Theresa Murray, Megan Esporas   #PatientSafety #HandoffCommunication #Healthcare #CareTransition

With the start of the new year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have begun reporting on the Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM), assessing how hospitals prioritize patient safety across five domains. 🏥 Ensure your organization has the tools and strategies to build a safety-based culture and systems. Providing a detailed overview of each domain, we explore actionable methods for strengthening systems and meeting attestations through structured communication. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/dBQk7wKH #PSSM #PatientSafety #SystemsImprovement #HandoffCommunication

👏 We’re excited to announce that Ephraim McDowell Health has joined as the fifth provider organization in the I-PASS Kentucky Hospital Association Transitions and Communication in Hospitals (KHATCH) Program. Originally set to be implemented in 9 hospitals within its first year, the I-PASS KHATCH Program has expanded to 25—nearly tripling its goal. With the addition of EMH’s three facilities, the program has already reached 32% of its eight-year target to improve care quality and patient safety across 60% of KHA members. Read more on this strong start toward building a universal language for care transitions: https://lnkd.in/eeRk65TJ Jason Dean, Deborah Campbell, Christina Hazekamp, MPH, Theresa Murray, Marshall Burkhart #patientsafety #handoffcommunciation #healthcare #KHATCH

❄️ Happy Holidays from the I-PASS team! As 2024 comes to a close, we’re proud to recognize the countless healthcare leaders, clinicians, caregivers and patient safety advocates working to ensure reliable care delivery for all. We look forward to another incredible year of improving systems, reducing harm, and elevating care quality through structured communication. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and restful holiday season! #happyholidays #patientsafety #happynewyear

Big news! Today, we’re pleased to announce that our own Marshall Burkhart is assuming the role of Interim CEO of the I-PASS Institute. We are incredibly grateful to William Floyd, whose visionary leadership has guided the I-PASS Patient Safety Institute since its founding in 2016. After eight years, Bill has decided to pass the mantle of leadership to Marshall, but we are pleased to announce that Bill will stay on as a board member to help during this transition period. We are grateful to Bill for his invaluable contributions to I-PASS, its partners, and the many institutions dedicated to improving clinical handoffs throughout healthcare.   Since joining I-PASS in 2020, Marshall has demonstrated exceptional strategic vision, an unwavering passion for patient safety, and a deep commitment to transforming healthcare. His leadership has been instrumental in championing I-PASS's mission to reduce patient harm by elevating reliable handoff communication as a top priority – and strategic leverage point – for healthcare leaders nationwide. Please join us in thanking Bill for his tremendous leadership and in welcoming Marshall into his new role.

What a week! Our team is still buzzing with energy after an inspiring time at this year’s #2024IHIForum. Over the past four days, here’s what we’ve been up to:   💡 Engaging in thought-provoking sessions alongside some of the brightest minds in healthcare 📈 Sharing the I-PASS journey and our evolution from a small research study to a nationally recognized, enterprise-wide healthcare communication solution (huge thanks to our wonderful presenters Deborah Campbell, Nan Henderson, Christopher Landrigan, MD, and David Shahian 👏) 🤝 Making connections with hundreds of passionate improvement professionals who share our mission for fixing the challenges that patients, providers, and hospital leaders have faced for too long   It’s hard to say goodbye to such wonderful people (and sunny Orlando ☀️) but we know this is just the beginning of many exciting opportunities to come.    We’ll see you next year!

🚨Don't miss out! Tomorrow at the #2024IHIForum, we’re diving into innovative strategies for adapting and implementing handoff programs. Join the conversation and discover new approaches to improving patient safety. 👇

Join I-PASS in learning powerful strategies to transform #patientsafety at the #2024IHIForum. In our insightful session, “Scaling and Sustaining Safety: Implementing Highly Reliable, System-Wide Communications using I-PASS”, renowned patient safety experts Deborah Campbell, Nan Henderson, Christopher Landrigan, MD, and David Shahian discuss practical approaches for adapting and implementing handoff programs. Gain key insights including: 📢 The prevalence of variation in communication processes in healthcare 📢 Communication as a primary contributing factor in medical errors 📢 How structured handoff communication programs can reduce preventable errors Come see our presentation on Tuesday at 11 am – and reach out to our team if you’d like to find a few minutes for a discussion.