2025
Auguest 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.
