I-PASS Patient Safety Institute

Happy Thanksgiving from the I-PASS team! 🦃 We’re grateful for everyone working to make patient care safer and more reliable. Whether you're a healthcare professional, patient advocate, or supporting behind the scenes, your dedication makes a profound difference in advancing patient safety. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and fulfilling Thanksgiving! #Thanksgiving #PatientSafety #Healthcare #Gratitude

🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome back Maryam A., who was an intern with us this past summer and is now joining I-PASS as a Data Analyst for the Implementation Team! In her new role, Maryam will continue building on the skills she developed during her internship to support our ongoing patient safety programs. Her keen analytical eye and commitment to improving care quality make her an invaluable asset in enhancing client experiences and driving impactful outcomes. Welcome back, Maryam—we’re excited to see all the great work you’ll do! #PatientSafety #HandoffCommunication #Healthcare

We recently visited the teams at Baptist Health System KY & IN's Paducah and La Grange hospitals to support their I-PASS implementation journey. During our visit, clinical leaders stressed the importance of being physically present to guide nurses and respiratory therapists through this transition. Their dedication to fostering behavior change reflects a deep commitment to achieving zero harm and elevating patient safety. Thank you to both teams for your inspiring leadership and focus on safer care for patients across Kentucky! 🙌 📸 Check out highlights from our visits! #PatientSafety #ZeroHarm #handoffcommunication #healthcare #RespiratoryTherapists Trish Jordan, Sandy Keith RN, MSN, CPHQ, HACP-CMS, Marilyn Riley DNP, PhD, MBA, FNP, APRN-BC, NE-BC, CPXP, Deborah Campbell, Theresa Murray, Christina Hazekamp, MPH, Megan Esporas, Andrea Ferguson, Marshall Burkhart, Nan Henderson

This month, join us in celebrating the 8-year I-PASS anniversary of Christina Hazekamp, MPH! 🎉 As Vice President of Client Operations, Christina plays a crucial role in the success of I-PASS implementation. From identifying coaching opportunities to providing valuable insights for our clients, Christina uses her deep expertise in patient safety to optimize operations and elevate our team. Thank you, Christina. With your help, I-PASS gets closer to achieving our mission of zero preventable harm each and every day! #employeeanniversary #milestone #patientsafety #clientoperations

🇺🇸 Today, we honor those who have served and protected our country. To our veterans—thank you for your dedication and sacrifices. Your service is deeply valued and we remain committed to supporting you. #VeteransDay2024 #ThankYouForYourService

Last week, our team celebrated a successful go-live at Baptist Health Paducah, where I-PASS is already enhancing shift reports and care coordination. Thanks for a great visit, Deborah Campbell!

🎉 A huge congratulations to the #nurses and #respiratorytherapists at Baptist Health System KY & IN's La Grange and Paducah hospitals on a successful I-PASS handoff implementation go-live last week! This marks a major milestone in improving #patientsafety and #handoffcommunication within Baptist Health, one of Kentucky’s leading #healthcare institutions and the first participant of the I-PASS Kentucky Hospital Association Transitions and Communication in Hospitals (KHATCH) Program. We're proud to partner with Baptist Health to provide their staff with proven tools to improve both verbal and written #handoffs, setting a new standard for care across the Commonwealth. Trish Jordan, Sandy Keith RN, MSN, CPHQ, HACP-CMS, Marilyn Riley DNP, PhD, MBA, FNP, APRN-BC, NE-BC, CPXP, Deborah Campbell, Theresa Murray, Christina Hazekamp, MPH, Larissa Schaufele, MPH, Megan Esporas, Andrea Ferguson

🌟 Happy Respiratory Care Week! This week, we’re celebrating the incredible work of Respiratory Therapists and their essential role in patient care. A special shout-out to the Respiratory Therapists at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, one of our mentored sites currently implementing I-PASS. Effective communication during handoffs is critical in ensuring patient safety, and these dedicated professionals are setting the standard by applying I-PASS’s unified structure and tools to their reporting. Check out photos of the team in action, demonstrating how clear communication during handoffs is vital to delivering the best and safest care possible. Thank you to all the Respiratory Therapists who keep patients safe and breathing easier! Marjorie jenna, Vicki Gould #RespiratoryCareWeek #RCWEEK24 #PatientSafety #HandoffCommunication #RespiratoryTherapists

Last week, I-PASS had a wonderful time at the American Society for Health Care Risk Management (ASHRM)’s annual conference in San Diego, CA. Joining thousands of safety/quality leaders, malpractice insurers, healthcare professionals and more, we exchanged ideas and engaged in thoughtful discussions gathered around a shared goal of advancing safe, reliable healthcare. Across three days of insightful presentations, our team gained valuable insights into the challenges and best practices related to risk management. Thank you to ASHRM for hosting this enriching conference, where patient safety advocates from around the world can have meaningful conversations about driving safe and equitable quality care delivery. And thank you to team members Kieran Eissler, William Floyd, and Robert Hanscom for representing I-PASS at the event. We hope to see you there next year! #PatientSafety #ASHRM24 #medicalmalpractice #healthcare #caredelivery  

Upcoming Webinar Alert! On Tuesday, October 22, join I-PASS leaders Christopher Landrigan, MD and Theresa Murray for an insightful webinar hosted in partnership with the Wisconsin Hospital Association. Discover how an evidence-based approach to handoff communication can improve care coordination, reduce medical errors, and enhance patient safety. This session will offer actionable strategies to strengthen your hospital or health system’s safety culture and drive high reliability in care delivery. Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ecfHjJvh #PatientSafety #MedicalErrors #HandoffCommunication #HighReliability #HealthcareQuality