A Patient Safety Rounds Pilot Program at Clinics Affiliated With a Large Research and Education Institution

Abstract

This PSR pilot program was viewed as a success by participants because it identified provider perspective concerns, which led to the identification and resolution of numerous patient safety issues. This interesting pilot program, however, was discontinued owing to the departure of key leadership and the reorganization and reprioritization of resources.

Impact of leadership walkarounds on operational, cultural and clinical outcomes: a systematic review

“…10 Overall, many studies confirm that LWs are generally effective in informing leaders on safety issues impacting front-line staff and patients 7 9 11-16 and several case studies have offered insight into implementation factors associated with successfully conducting LWs. 14 15 17 18 Other studies on LWs collectively establish patterns regarding the most or least common type of issues found. 9 11-13 19 20 20-22 Leadership perspectives of LWs and leadership engagement styles have also been studied.…”

“…Limitations include a lack of control groups or objective performance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of PSLW programmes 10. Overall, many studies confirm that LWs are generally effective in informing leaders on safety issues impacting front-line staff and patients7 9 11–16 and several case studies have offered insight into implementation factors associated with successfully conducting LWs 14 15 17 18. Other studies on LWs collectively establish patterns regarding the most or least common type of issues found 9 11–13 19 20 20–22.…”

El Plan de acción mundial para la seguridad del paciente 2021-2030: identificando acciones para una atención primaria más segura

“… • Organizar jornadas de intercambio de experiencias y buenas prácticas sobre seguridad del paciente entre CS. • Realizar rondas de seguridad por la dirección para reforzar las buenas prácticas en seguridad del paciente en los equipos de AP 29 . EC 7.4: Promover iniciativas multidisciplinares e interregionales para avanzar en acciones sobre la seguridad del paciente Participar en acciones colaborativas nacionales y regionales para buscar los mejores ejemplos de seguridad del paciente, ponerlos en práctica e incorporarlos en el diseño de los servicios y programas dentro de la organización.…”