Patient Safety
SCCA medical providers and staff are proud of the high quality care delivered to our patients. While a patient at the SCCA, you will find that your safety is our number one priority. The SCCA has taken proactive steps to reduce the possibility of errors occurring. We welcome you to to find out more about what Patient Safety means, and how you can help us ensure a safer health care experience for you and your family.
What is Patient Safety and why is it important to you?
Patient safety focuses on avoiding, preventing, and decreasing the impact of adverse outcomes or injuries stemming from medical errors. Nearly 50 percent of The Joint Commission standards are directly related to Patient Safety. As part of our ongoing commitment to you, SCCA has made Patient Safety our first priority.
What can you do to protect yourself and your family from medical errors?
Studies have shown that by taking an active role in your health care, you can reduce the opportunity for errors to occur. We want you to know that it is okay to ask questions about medications and treatments, and become involved in the decisions about the care you receive. The SCCA appreciates you partnering with us to make sure you have the positive experience that patients have come to expect from the SCCA.
The following tips were taken from the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality “20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors”:
- The single most important way you can help prevent errors is to be an active member of your health care team.
- Make sure that all of your doctors know about everything that you are taking. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, and dietary supplements such as vitamins and herbs.
- Speak up if you have questions or concerns. You have the right to question anyone who is involved in your care.
- Ask a family member or friend to be there with you to be your advocate - someone who can help get things done and speak up if you can’t.
- If you have a test, don’t assume that no news is good news. Ask about the results.
- Ask all healthcare workers who have direct contact with you whether or not they washed their hands.
Quality of CareSCCA medical providers and staff are proud of the high quality care delivered to our patients. Quality of care is related to Patient Safety, but the two concepts are not the same. SCCA is committed to improve the quality and safety of care we provide you. While a patient at the SCCA, you will find that your safety is our number one priority. The SCCA has taken proactive steps to reduce the possibility of errors occurring.Infection ControlYou can help prevent infections as part of the infection control team. Know what you can do to reduce your risks.Fall PreventionFalls are a common problem among people with cancer. Please read more about how you can stay safe by preventing falls. |
Medication SafetyMedication mistakes happen everyday - at the doctor's office, hospital, even at home. Some mistakes are more serious than others, but all medication mistakes can be prevented.Patient Safety Helpful Resources and LinksIf you are looking for more information on Patient Safety and some basic things you can do to help prevent a medication mistake from happening to you or your loved one.Patient Safety FeedbackUse our Patient Safety Feedback page to let us know of any safety concerns that you may have. |
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