Our Actions to Keep Patients Safe

• 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 practice.
• 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.
• Staff education regarding patient safety goals.