“Do no harm” is one of the fundamental principles of health care and supported by Nebraska Medicine’s Zero Harm behaviors and tools as a part of its continued journey to becoming a high reliability organization.
This week is National Patient Safety Awareness Week – an annual reminder to continue to make safety top priority. Throughout the week, Nebraska Medicine is shining a spotlight on patient safety with in-person and online activities and daily educational content to celebrate and thank everyone for their commitment to safety.
Planned events for the week are open to UNMC faculty, staff and students.
Free treat
Operational leaders and patient safety team members will be on site on Monday, March 10, from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Durham Outpatient Center’s level two staff entrance, to pass out cookies and thank colleagues for all they do to keep patients safe. Stop by to enjoy a free treat, get to know the Nebraska Medicine patient safety colleagues and learn more about Patient Safety Awareness Week activities.
Hot Mess Express
The Hot Mess Express, formerly known as Ms. Mayhem, is back by popular demand. Stop by the Innovation Design Unit, located at University Tower 6, on Tuesday, March 11, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Take a tour of a clinical scene and identify all the safety or compliance errors for a chance to win a prize. Also stop by the table outside the Hot Mess Express to test hand washing skills. Treats will be available while supplies last, as well as a photo booth opportunity and entry for a prize.
Later this week, a virtual version of the Hot Mess Express, created by the iEXCEL program, will be available. Watch the video and fill out the form for a chance to win a prize.