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Violence Prevention Training for Emergency Department Staff 
Violence Prevention Training for Emergency Department Staff 
A comprehensive violence prevention program is necessary to promote a safe environment for patient care in the emergency department. Mandatory training for staff is one gap in violence protection practices identified by an Authority survey. 

 

Quarterly Update on Preventing Wrong-Site Surgery 
Analysts discuss the Authority’s wrong-site surgery project, including recommendations, incidence of anesthetic blocks and ureteral stent insertions, near-miss reports, misinformation from the surgeon’s office, and operating room culture. 
Data Snapshot: Death Rate among CUSP Facilities 
Authority analysts note a decrease in deaths reported in event reports of CLABSI among Pennsylvania critical care units participating in the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program, regardless of whether the death was attributable to CLABSI. 
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Prevent perioperative issues 
Focus on catheter maintenance 
Employ principles of correct-site surgery 
Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority 2011 Annual Report 
Prevent perioperative issues  Focus on catheter maintenance  Employ principles of correct-site surgery  Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority 2011 Annual Report 
 
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