Utilize an automated medication dispensing system (Pyxis) that provides an increased ability to prevent medication errors. Pyxis is provided at each nurses station.
Provide personal protective equipment and rinseless hand sanitizer in every patient room, which reduces the transmission of infections.
Provide information to patients and family to help them understand the care they receive.
Involve the patient in care decisions.
Participate in hospital accreditations and surveys.
Participate in public reporting initiatives.
Research best practices.
Implemented a fall prevention program to decrease patient falls.
Implemented a program to double check high-risk medication with two staff members instead of one.
