Improving Communication, Reducing Medical Errors. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Improving Communication, Reducing Medical Errors. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Upcoming Meeting/Conference
 
• Published February 2017

Improving Communication, Reducing Medical Errors.

Joint Commission Resources Quality and Safety Network. February 23, 2017; 2:00–3:00 PM (Eastern).

Organizations can enable effective handoff processes by establishing a safety culture and providing information-sharing tools for care teams. This webinar will review Joint Commission guidance and goals related to communication in health care and discuss strategies to help clinical teams enhance the reliability of their communication practices.

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