Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy’s Post

Do you know how many diagnostic errors lead to patient harm? Diagnostic errors account for 16% of preventable patient harm including incorrect, missed, delayed or miscommunicated diagnoses. This World Patient Safety Day, the theme focuses on improving diagnosis for patient safety, with the slogan, ‘Get it right, make it safe’. Understanding the diagnosis process is vital to improving outcomes for patients. Healthcare simulation has an important role to play in developing the skills needed to reduce diagnostic errors. These 3 innovative training tools are leading the way in advancing diagnostic skills: 🟡 SimEPR 🟡 SimVox from PCS 🟡 DxBAT from Stealth Simulation Get everything you need to succeed and help improve patient safety ➡️https://lnkd.in/eA2aq_c4 #worldpatientsafetyday #patientsafetyday2024

Emergency situations demand fast and accurate decisions. KnovelCam's portable X-ray systems are essential for triage, allowing medical professionals to quickly diagnose patients on-site. Lightweight and easy to use, KnovelCam brings X-ray capabilities directly to the patient, saving valuable time in critical situations. 🌐knovelcam.com #EmergencyMedicine #PortableXray #MedicalTriage #KnovelCam #RapidDiagnosis #OnSiteCare #CriticalCare #HealthcareInnovation #PatientSafety #FastResponse

Bariatric Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Guidebook: A Resource Guide for Care of Persons of Size By mobile.va.gov

When resuscitating patients, the rapid administration of crystalloid fluids has been identified as one of a number of important factors in the process. IV connectors with a rapid flow rate are essential for patient care, as they enable the quick and effective deliver of crystalloid fluids to the patient. To find out the other benefits of rapid flow rate IV fluid delivery, take a look at our most recent article: bit.ly/3Inb1qK #IVTherapy #HealthcareInnovation #PatientSafety References are available via the blog.

Revolutional device that illuminates your skin to reveal veins with unparalleled clarity! Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to precision in medical procedures. #MedicalInnovation #VeinVisualization #HealthcareRevolution 💡💉

Transform patient care with the epoc® Blood Analysis System. Get lab-quality results in under a minute, right at the patient’s side. https://bit.ly/3QiY5ab #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare

Microscopes make perio diagnosis easier than ever. Let’s talk about how you can bring this into your practice for better patient care.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #EarlyIntervention #MicroscopeView #PeriodontalCare #CatchItEarly #OralHealth #hygienemicroscope ⁠ #toshcare

Curative Sound has brought innovations to shock wave therapy that are making it easier to administer for clinicians and comfortable to receive for patients. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gxMcJYhb #vetmed #CurativeSound #shockwave

🛑 #StopThePressure Week is here! 🛑 At CD Medical, we're passionate about supporting healthcare professionals with practical tools to enhance patient care. That's why, to mark the start of #StopThePressure week, we’re highlighting this must-read resource from the Society of Tissue Viability: Top Tips for Categorising a Pressure Ulcer 📄 ✅ From ensuring good lighting to understanding tissue types and involving the patient in the assessment, these practical tips are invaluable for accurate diagnosis and improved patient care. 👉 Read more Top Tips from the SoTV #LOOKINGANDLISTENING #STOPTHEPRESSURE campaign here: https://lnkd.in/erbmw_5T #TissueViability #PatientSafety

Discover how Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center revolutionized stroke treatment by slashing treatment times in half with the power of real-time communication and stroke alerts using TigerConnect. Dive into the case study to uncover how leveraging TigerConnect enhanced communication, eliminating inefficiencies, and ultimately enhancing patient care delivery. https://bit.ly/3xcj1bV  #clinicalcollaboration #strokeresponse #patientcare