1. A recent study found being exposed to airplane noise levels at 45 decibels or more can increase the risk of chronic diseases, especially heart problems. This is because the noise can cause more stress, poor sleep, and even hearing damage over time, all of which can contribute to these health issues.. To read more, please click here:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412024002460?via%3Dihub
2. The Rajasthan government offers a free Home Delivery of Medicines service for state employees and pensioners. To use the service, eligible individuals must register with their personal and medical details and can order approved medicines each month from a designated pharmacy. To read more, please click here:
3. The Maharashtra government now requires doctors to display a QR code at their clinics. Hospitals must verify doctors' credentials before they practice. This QR code will show the doctor’s name, registration number, and specialty. To read more, please click here
5. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 156 applications from 38 medical colleges to start new postgraduate (PG) medical courses and increase the number of seats. This will allow these colleges to expand and offer more opportunities for medical students to continue their studies
6. Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) has introduced the Gamma Knife Espirit, a new, advanced tool for treating brain tumors. It uses focused beams of gamma radiation to precisely target and destroy tumor cells without surgery. This means treatments can be more accurate and have fewer side effects
7. In newly published research, Microrobots made of algae are designed to target and deliver chemotherapy directly to lung tumours in the body. To read more, please click here:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject in Focus Accountability VS Responsibility
Accountability involves the procedures and processes by which one party justifies and takes responsibility for its activities.
• In the health care industry, accountability is incredibly important.
• A lack of accountability in healthcare can do significant damage
Why is Accountability important in the health care?
When healthcare organizations hold themselves and their employees accountable, they can learn from mistakes and continuously improve operations.
A culture of accountability in healthcare improves doctor-patient trust, reduces the misuse of resources, and helps organizations provide better quality care.
A lack of accountability in healthcare can cause
· Significant damage to the organization.
· It can erode quality of care,
· It can ruin an organization’s reputation,
· Increase the risk of lawsuits.
· Can even put patients’ lives at risk.
How to create a culture of Accountability in a Healthcare
• Aligning the vision, strategy, and tactics.
• Establish and regularly communicate core values.
• Adapt your strategy and tactics to make sure your organization’s actions align with its mission and values.
• Healthcare organization should formalize values and mission to make sure organization is moving in a positive direction.
• It is important for leaders and managers to lead with honesty and integrity by practicing personal accountability.
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“Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End” - Atul Gawande
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The Role of Patient safety committee
Patient Safety : The simplest definition of patient safety is the prevention of errors and adverse effects to patients associated with health care. While health care has become more effective it has also become more complex, with greater use of new technologies, medicines and treatments. Patient Safety Committee: As per NABH, the hospital has a structured patient safety programme. This safety programme is developed, implemented and maintained by a multidisciplinary committee called safety committee. Composition in safety committee involves all stakeholders pertaining to safety are represented.
The committee consists of:
Representation from management
Major clinical departments
Hospital engineer
Nursing superintendent/Dy Nursing superintendent
Radiation safety officer
Representative from hospital laboratory
Pharmacist
Hazardous materials manager
Biomedical engineer
Role of Patient Safety Committee:
The key steps involved are: • Developing important patient and staff safety policies and procedures • Patient Safety Goals with action plans and the accountability framework • Spreading awareness of patient and staff safety across the organization through induction and ongoing training programs and Safety committees
• Establishing a “blame free” culture
• Developing a simple, easy to use daily reporting system
• Analysing data and trends and instituting corrective and preventive actions
GOALS
• Maintain a safe environment and working condition for patients, personnel and visitors. • Reduce and control environmental hazards and potential safety related risks in the entire hospital. • Reduce and prevent incidents, accidents and injuries to patients, staff and visitors. • Provide education to all personnel on the risk and safety management programme. • Promote a culture of safety and develop the culture of reporting in a non punitive approach, throughout the hospital.
Environment of Care
Emergency Preparedness, Various codes are used (Not standardized), Examples:
Code YellowDisaster
Code RedFire
Code BlueMedical Emergency
Code GreySevere Weather
Code PinkNeonatal Medical Emergency
Code VioletRadiation Spill– Emergency plans are part of hospital safety manual --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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