2026
August 2026 -
Staying safe with medications and vaccines doesn’t need to be complicated. This issue brings together, practical tips you can use right away—plus new resources from the Patient Safety Authority to help you feel more confident in your care.
July 2026 -
This month, read about the limitations of relying on scrub colors alone for safety in identifying key staff and roles. Also, read the stories of I AM Patient Safety 2026 winners, learn why it's important to share your medical history with health providers, and get tips on keeping kids safe from falls at home and on playgrounds.
June 2026 -
Read about important safety tips and information you need to know before you leave the hospital, and learn about the risk of workplace violence in healthcare settings and what facilities are doing to prevent it.
May 2026 -
Read about the serious medical error events reported in Pennsylvania lastyear. Also in this issue: a look at the risks of unaccompanied discharge following same-day surgery and how pharmacists play an important role in patient safety.
April 2026 -
Read about risk factors for wrong-site surgery in dermatology and strategies to prevent it. Also in this issue: new webinars on preventing infection in long-term care and patient safety in Pennsylvania, a video about CBD interactions with medication, and more.
March 2026 -
Read about safe and effective enteral feeding that optimizes nutritional support while minimizing risks to patients. Also in this issue: announcing our 2026 I AM Patient Safety awards contest winners, a new webinar on reducing workplace violence, and more.
February 2026 -
Read about how scheduling and ordering errors can cause severe delays in radiation therapy. Also in this issue: how a health system engaged staff in improving patient safety, insulin overdoses from syringe-related errors, and more.
January 2026 -
In this edition, read about how to prevent medication errors and improve patient safety related to the use of nifedipine. Also in this issue: recent trends in patient safety data and the effect of AI on events and analysis, the impact of language barriers on patient safety in Pennsylvania, and more.
2025 ARCHIVE
December 2025 -
In this edition, read about a wrong drug event in which a neuromuscular blocking agent was mistakenly given to a patient instead of a medication to lower blood calcium levels—and learn how to prevent such Read about ongoing risks associated with cardiac telemetry monitoring and some tips to mitigate them. Also in this issue: a webinar on making healthcare workplaces safer, new patient safety tips for using bedrails, and more.
November 2025 -
In this edition, read about how to lower the risk of wrong-route epinephrine errors when
treating severe allergic reactions. Also in this issue: how patients and
providers can improve health literacy, raising awareness of the dangers of
energy drinks, and more.
October 2025 -
In this edition, find out what impact artificial intelligence has been having on patient safety, in an exploration of PA-PSRS for events that involve AI (either causing the event or preventing or detecting the event). Also: learn about the people fighting the spread of infection in nursing homes, nominate someone for the 2026 I AM Patient Safety Awards, read the story of a woman's lifelong struggle with polio, and more.
September 2025 -
In this edition, read about research that identified a previously unknown high-risk time frame for inpatient falls: the time surrounding discharge. Also, learn about how vaccination against preventable illnesses makes communities healthier, how to protect against infant falls, and the role we all share in raising awareness of and preventing suicide.
August 2025 -
In this edition, read about a wrong drug event in which a neuromuscular blocking agent was mistakenly given to a patient instead of a medication
to lower blood calcium levels—and learn how to prevent such errors from happening. Also: find out how one patient learned the importance of speaking up for her own health, get medication tips on antibiotics straight from the experts, and more.
July 2025 -
In this edition, learn about the risks of patient burns and skin tears when using electrosurgical units. Also: sign up for webinars on handling specimens and cultural competence in healthcare, learn about the Collaborative Healthcare Patient Safety Organization (CHPSO) and its efforts to advance the quality of healthcare delivery, and read about how event reporting inspired change to improve MRI safety at a facility.
June 2025 -
Our monthly newsletters keep you up to date about what's happening at the Patient Safety Authority, in Pennsylvania facilities, and in healthcare today. In this edition, learn about how to prevent wrong dose errors with U- 500 insulin. Also: watch our video series on telemetry monitoring in Pennsylvania and read about how event reporting improves safety.
May 2025 -
Our monthly newsletters keep you up to date about what's happening at the Patient Safety Authority, in Pennsylvania facilities, and in healthcare today. In this edition, learn about how better communication with ASL users leads to better patient safety. Also: read PSA's 2024 annual report, read about a safety event that inspired change, and sign up for a free webinar on preventing falls in ambulatory care.
April 2025 -
Our monthly newsletters keep you up to date about what's happening at the Patient Safety Authority, in Pennsylvania facilities, and in healthcare today. In this edition, learn about how screening patients for frailty using a Risk Analysis Index tool can help improve surgical outcomes. Also: get medication safety tips straight from the experts, sign up for a free webinar on preventing falls in ambulatory care, and read about a safety event that inspired change.
MARCH 2025 -
Our monthly newsletters keep you up to date about what's happening at the Patient Safety Authority, in Pennsylvania facilities, and in healthcare today. In this edition, learn about enhancing safety of dofetilide administration and mitigating the risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Also: watch a short video about "the hidden risk of wheelchair use," read an example of how reporting a safety event inspired change, and find out how to enjoy energy drinks safely.
FEBRUARY 2025 -
Our monthly newsletters keep you up to date about what's happening at the Patient Safety Authority, in Pennsylvania facilities, and in healthcare today. In this edition, learn about the risks associated with routine colonoscopies that patients should be aware of. Also: watch and share a short video about how to "knock out the flu," check out PSA's free online education platform, read an example of how reporting a safety event inspired change, and more.
JANUARY 2025 -
Our monthly newsletters keep you up to date about what's happening at the Patient Safety Authority, in Pennsylvania facilities, and in healthcare today. In this edition, read a short article highlighting the risks of forgotten tourniquets, check out our handbook for talking to providers about your care, and watch a video that helps families prevent infant falls.
