Health care acquired infections are one of the top ten leading causes of death in the United States. The IPSC is working on several initiatives. Learn more about STOP BSI, the MRSA collaborative, and the ISDH's efforts to reduce infections.
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IHA's Annual Meeting is the association's largest gathering of members each year. A portion of the meeting is dedicated to patient safety issues and efforts across the state. Members showcase successful hospital projects.
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The IPSC offers several tools and programs to help facilitate safer cultures in Indiana hospitals. Learn more about the AHRQ's safety culture survey, the HLQAT leadership assessment tool, and the just culture initiative.
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Learn more about the Indiana Pressure Ulcer Quality Improvement Initiative, a coalition of advocacy groups and health care organizations across the spectrum of care working to reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers in long-term care facilities, hospitals, hospices, and home care providers throughout the state.
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Learn about the IPSC's work with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
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IPSC & IUPUI Inter-professional Course
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The WHO has created a surgical safety checklist to reduce risks and complications during surgery. The IPSC encourages Indiana hospitals to adopt the checklist. Learn more here.
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Basic and advanced one-day programs in patient safety tools and methods.
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