Safe Patient Project: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Gift Ban For Doctors Remains Intact

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:24:50 -0600

"An effort in Massachusetts to repeal a controversial law that prohibits drugmakers from giving gifts and meals to doctors and other healthcare professional has apparently ended."

Why Not The Best? Comparative Reports on Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:48:34 -0600

Users of WhyNotTheBest.org can now search for and compare data from more than 900 hospitals on the incidence of central line�associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs)�one of the most lethal hospital-acquired complications. The data show wide variation in CLABSI incidence, in spite of strong evidence on how to prevent them. This data is made possible through a partnership among The Commonwealth Fund, The Leapfrog Group, and Consumers Union.

Overtreatment

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:03:26 -0600

Surgeries, procedures or medications you thought were unnecessary?

State Plans to Address Healthcare-Associated Infections

Thu, 27 May 2010 13:35:28 -0600

Plans about what the states are supposed to be doing to eliminate hospital acquired infections.

Antimicrobial Resistance State Fact Sheets Map

Thu, 13 May 2010 17:12:19 -0600

Link to map that highlights antimicrobial resistance issues at the state level.

Healthcare Performance in Massachusetts

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:00:48 -0600

Massachusetts ratings of physician practices.

MA Healthcare Associated Infection Public Report

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:32:11 -0600

MA Serious Reportable Events in 2009

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:18:16 -0600

Two New Health Care Quality Reports Discussed at State House

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:12:18 -0600

Health Care For All hosts event to publicize the release of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health first hospital-specific report about Health-care associated infections (HAIs) and the second report on Serious Reportable Events (SREs).

Medical Error Survey for Patients

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:16:20 -0600

This survey was created for patients who have experienced medical harm, their loved ones and their advocates. This survey was created by the Empowered Patient Coalition and we have jointly published this survey on our websites. This survey is designed to answer questions that are important to patients. This is a way for patients to report their experience as they have lived it, and to know that their report will be counted.The Empowered Patient Coalition will be entering the events annonymously on a map so you can see your error and others in your state by clciking on the map.

New Resource for Those Dissatisfied with a Health Care Experience

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:53:19 -0600

Guest blog post by Deb Wachenheim, Health Quality Manager at Health Care For All (HCFA) in Boston. HCFA has launched a new website that can help patients in Massachusetts and across the country speak up when something goes wrong in the hospital. There is information on asking for help when you are in the hospital, advice on how to file a complaint, and resources available to help you.

New Resource for Those Dissatisfied with a Health Care Experience

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:43:07 -0600

Health Care For All has created an informative website, www.assertivepatient.org, to assist patients on how to navigate the complaint process when something goes wrong at the hospital.

Taking care with treatment

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:18:54 -0600

Author Rosemary Gibson says when medical care is overused, it can cost patients their health and their savings. To attend Rosemary's March 9th talk at Health Care for All, 30 Winter St., e-mail Deb Wachenheim: dwachenheim@hcfama.org.

Annual Hope Award Winner-Patty Skolnik

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:42:15 -0600

Medically Injured Trauma Support Services (MITSS) honors Patty Skolnik for her work on patients safety through the organization she founded- Colorado Citizens for Accountability.

Massachusetts� Hospitals make headway on patient infections

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:55:19 -0600

The article states that these reductions are a result of "pressure from government regulators and patient groups, as well as a shift in doctors� attitudes, is starting to make medical care safer."