Safe Patient Project: Minnesota

Heavy patient falls off operating room table � later dies

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:38:28 -0600

A 300-pound sedated patient who was awaiting a routine procedure fell off an operating table and later died. Accidents like these should be prevented before it's too late.

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.

What do patients want? And why it matters for Sunshine

Fri, 07 May 2010 15:27:13 -0600

This Community Catalyst blog discusses the Physician Payments Sunshine Act passed in the health care reform legislation. It creates a national public website where drug and device companies will report payments and gifts to doctors. Consumers will be able to search the site.

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.

Televised hearing on MN Gift Ban bill

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:44:12 -0600

Minnesota legislative hearing on HF1641 (Liebling)-Gifts from drug or medical device manufacturers or distributors to physicians and formulary committee members banned. House Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight Committee.

2010 state patient safety legislation

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:13:51 -0600

2010 state legislation concerning hospital infection prevention, drug safety, medical errors and doctor/staff accountability.

Minnesota: Comprehensive Quality Improvement and Payment Reform

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:31:43 -0600

Learn about Minnesota's efforts to alter its payment system for preventable hospital acquired conditions and events that harm patients.

Minnesota Hospital Quality Report

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:20:03 -0600

Minnesota Health Scores

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:39:13 -0600

Minnesota HealthScores is a non-profit Web site that provides information on the quality of health care in Minnesota and surrounding areas.

Doctor/Medical Staff Accountability

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:37:50 -0600

Patients who were harmed by a doctor or other medical staff.

Testimony in support of hospital infection reporting implementation

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:14:01 -0600

Testimony by Jason George, legislative and political organizer for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49, before the MN House Health Policy Committee on hospital-acquired infections.

Minnesota Health Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on State�s Hospital Infection Reporting Law

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:48:42 -0600

August 10 Hearing to Examine Progress Made Implementing Minnesota�s Law